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Commanding Officer of the “USS Anchorage” welcomes Defence Secretary on board
Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne visited the United States Navy Ship ‘USS Anchorage’ at the Colombo harbour today (Jan 20).
New Director - NCC meets Defence Secretary
The newly appointed Director of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Brigadier G.S. Fonseka made a call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Ministry today (Jan 20).
Army renovates historic Municipal Building in Galle
Sri Lanka Army renovated the historically valuable Galle Municipal Hall building that traces its history to the 1800s and vested it in the authorities recently during an occasion graced by the Prime Minister Hon. Dinesh Gunawardena.
49th phase of Guwan Mithudam Project concludes at Ampara
A Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) constructed water project was vested with the students of Mayadunna Vidyalaya in Gonagolla, Ampara signifying the successful termination of the 49th phase of the ‘Guwan Mithudam’ recently (Jan 18).
Navy - built auditorium building of Roman Catholic
College in Mandaitivu
declared open
The new auditorium building of the Roman Catholic College in Mandaitivu, Jaffna was declared open for the use of school children by the Bishop of Jaffna, Rt. Rev. Dr. Justin Gnanapragasam on 19th January 2023.
Marine Environment Protection in Sri Lanka: A Lesson Learnt from
Recent Maritime Accidents
Institute of National Security Studies (INSS), the premier think tank on national security established under the Ministry of Defence organized a Close Door Round Table Discussion on “Marine Environment Protection in Sri Lanka: A Lesson Learnt from Recent Maritime Accidents” on Wednesday, the 18th of January 2023, from 1400hrs to 1600hrs (IST) via Zoom. The four esteemed Guest Speakers for the event were, Mrs. Dharshani Lahandapura, the Chairperson of the Marine Environment Protection Authority, Prof. Prasanthi Gunawardene, Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Dr. Dan Malika Gunesekara, Attorney-at- Law and Captain (G) Lasantha Vithanage, the Commanding Officer of SLCGS Suraksha, Sri Lanka Coast Guard. The moderator for this informative and timely session was Rear Admiral Dimuthu Gunawardena RWP**, RSP, VSV, USP, nswc, psc, hdmc, Acting Director General and Director (Communications and Publications), of the Institute of National Security Studies. The audience comprised of ministry officials, academics, researchers, policymakers, representatives from Sri Lanka Armed Forces, Sri Lanka Police, Sri Lanka Coast Guard and Civil Security Department.
Condolence Messages
Defence Ministry of Sri Lankaexpress its sincerest condolences to the family of Sumithra Peries on this time of great loss and sarrow
USS ‘Anchorage’ arrives in Colombo to take part in CARAT – 2023
USS ‘Anchorage’ (LPD-23) of the United States Navy arrived at the Port of Colombo today (19th January 2023) to take part in the Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Exercise -2023 (CARAT–2023).
Coast Guard nabs 2,467 kilos of Kendu Leaves
Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) nabbed 2,467 kilos of Kendu Leaves with two suspects and three dingy boats in the Western Seas off Thoduwawa, Chilaw today (Jan 18).
Cyber Security Awareness for MOD Staff
Ministry of Defence (MOD) organized an awareness programme on Cyber Security for MOD staff today (17 Jan) at MOD.
Sri Lankan Electoral System
Elections are usually held in Sri Lanka every five years to elect the president and other members of parliament. In addition, local authorities elections and provincial council elections are also held in the country. An election is a globally accepted method of selecting leaders to represent the will of the people
Child Pornography; The Emerging Security Threat on The Internet
As per the Child Right Convention (CRC) Article 01, a child is defined as “a person below the age of 18 years”. Children are known to be the future of the country. The stage of a child is a dependent stage, where the child should be fed, cared for, nurtured and loved.
Presenting of latest publication of Col. Nalin Herath to the Hon. President
Presenting of the latest publication “STORY OF THE WORLD: Geopolitical Alliances and Rivalries Set in Stone” authored by Col. Nalin Herath to the Hon. President Ranil Wickremasinghe at the Defence Ministry. Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne was also present at the occasion.
Rains predicted across several provinces
Rains are predicted in several provinces in the island during the afternoon or night. According to the latest forecast of the Met Department issued this morning (Jan 17) showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Central, Uva and North-Western provinces during the afternoon or night.
SLAF produces the first female international wrestling referee
Corporal Piyumi Lakshika of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) recognized to be Sri Lanka's first female international wrestling referee participated in the International Wrestling Referee Level I Olympic Style Category III in Cambodia recently.
INS ‘Delhi’ arrives at Port of Trincomalee
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) ‘Delhi’ arrived at the Port of Trincomalee, on a formal visit yesterday (15), welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) in keeping with the naval traditions.
Naval operations thwarted numerous illegal acts in 2022
During its operations conducted in 2022, the Navy has been able bring a range of illegal acts to justice. Chief among the incidents reported were apprehension of smuggled narcotics and prescription drugs, seizing of contraband, apprehension of human smugglers, detection of Indian poaching vessels and taking a large number of suspects into custody.
Thai Pongal Message
It is indeed a great pleasure to extend my best wishes to the Hindu devotees of Sri Lanka, on the auspicious occasion of 'Thai Pongal', celebrated to thank the Sun, Mother Nature and farm animals, that contributed to the bountiful harvest.
“We are friends of the entire world and enemies of none”- State Minister of Defence
It is vital for us to redefine our objectives as an island nation in the face of latest developments of global geopolitical interests.
Press Release issued by the State Ministry of Defence
The strength of the military and sustainable economic development are two sides of a coin, which stay together, but never talk to each other in open. Military spending is basically the state borne expenditure, which indirectly stimulates and opens avenues for economic growth by way of assuring national and human security.
The Progress of Sustainable Development Goals in Sri Lanka by 2022
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by all United Nations Member States including developed and developing countries in 2015 are a collection of 17 interlinked aspirational global goals designed to be a "blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all". The SDGs were developed in the Post-2015 Development Agenda as the future global development framework to succeed the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) which ended in 2015. These 17 goals encompassing 169 targets and 244 indicators meet the urgent political, economic and environmental challenges facing the world.
UAE ambassador meets Defence Secretary
Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Sri Lanka H.E. Khaled Nasser Sulaiman AlAmeri paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne at the Defence Headquarters Complex in Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte, today (12 Jan).
Victims and Perpetrators; Plight of the Child soldiers in the Eyes of Law
The Sri Lankan government underwent a three-decade war with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and successfully defended the rights of Sri Lankans. Irrespective of the victory, LTTE international networks are using social media, diplomacy, and legislation and falsely accusing Sri Lanka of having committed the Tamil Genocide.
Apex threats to national security
Guilt, sadness, repentance, and accountability are futile matters to a terrorist or an extremist. Social media is widely used by many, to deceive and manipulate the community. Social media is a haven for terrorists as well as extremists to deliberately harm the social, moral, and public order.