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SLCG nabs illegally harvested shark parts
Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) nabbed illegally harvested parts of sharks with six fishermen and a multi-day fishing vessel at the Negambo Fishery Harbor.
SLN douses fire in three shops in Wattala
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) doused a fire that erupted in three textile shops in a two-storied building in Elakanda, Wattala today morning (May 06).
Fact versus Fiction - looking through a threat lens
We live in a world of emerging new terrain where violent conflict, information technology and global media intersect and where the old distinction between battle front and home front, between soldier and civilian, between war and entertainment and between public and private are being redrawn.
SL Coast Guard release another batch of sea turtle hatchlings
A bale of baby seas turtles, watched by a group of exited tourists enter the sea for the first time after being released by Sri Lanka Coast Guard personnel.
Air Force in Batticaloa organize a blood donation campaign
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) personnel serving at SLAF Station Batticaloa donated much needed blood to the Batticaloa Teaching Hospital at a blood donation campaign on Wednesday (04).
Army to build house for another ex-combatant
Sri Lanka Army troops in Jaffna laid foundation for a new house for an ex-combatant recently. According to Army media, the 551 Brigade troops of the 55 Division under the Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna laid the foundation stone for the construction of the proposed house for the ex-combatant beneficiary living in Puloly, Point Pedro.
Weather update
According to the weather forecast issued by the Metrological Department at 1200 noon today (May 04) showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts.
The future of the Colombo Security Conclave
While little-known outside the region, the Colombo Security Conclave is an increasingly important part of the Indian Ocean’s security landscape, Sankalp Gurjar writes.
President's Ramazan Day Message
The Muslim community celebrating Eid-ul-fitr after a month of fasting seeks the blessings of the God according to their belief. I also wish you all that the spiritual healing you seek may bestow upon you.
Wish you all a very happy and peaceful Eid al-Fitr
Wish you all a very happy and peaceful Eid al-Fitr
“ILLEGAL, UNREPORTED AND UNREGULATED (IUU) FISHING: JEOPARDIZING SRI LANKA'S MARITIME SECURITY”
The Institute of National Security Studies (INSS), the premier think tank on national security established under the Ministry of Defence, Sri Lanka organized a Closed Door Round Table Discussion on “Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing: Jeopardizing Sri Lanka’s maritime security” on Friday, 29th April 2022 from 1400 hrs to 1530hrs (IST) via Zoom.
The Current Crisis: The role of Macro-stabilization, Trade and Investment Reforms
Sri Lanka is in the midst of its greatest economic catastrophe. This situation has been precipitated by apparent macroeconomic imbalances coupled with slow growth, considerable fiscal deficit, a large balance of payment deficit and high external debt, which have inflamed for years. There is no alternative now, but to adopt a comprehensive economic agenda to tackle the economic crisis.
Technology and Leadership Challenges in the Digital Battlespace
Lieutenant General A B Shivane, a second generation officer is an NDA alumnus, and a highly decorated Armoured Corps officer with over 39 years distinguished military service including a stint in UN mission.
KDU’s excellence depicted in Times Higher Education Impact Ranking tables 2022
KDU has been ranked 2nd in Sri Lanka for Quality of Education in The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings tables, 2022. Also, in terms of the overall ranking, it has been placed 4th in the country and 801 – 1000 globally.
President's May Day Message
The International Workers' Day comes at a time when the world's working community is facing its greatest challenge.
Troops Build Children’s Park in Kaddeikadu
Determined to provide equal opportunities to children of underprivileged families in the general areas of Kaddeikadu and Kevil in the Jaffna peninsula,
INS ‘Gharial’ arrives in Colombo
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) welcomed the visiting ship INS ‘Gharial’, a Landing Ship Tank of the Indian Navy at the Port of Colombo, in keeping with naval traditions, yesterday (29).
Navy donates blood to Vavuniya District General Hospital
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) organized a blood donation campaign and donated blood to the Vavuniya District General Hospital yesterday (28).
SLCG releases baby turtles
The Coast Guard Turtle Conservation Projects (CGTCP) released 1603 turtle hatchlings that hatched out from 1903 turtle eggs conserved in various parts of the Island.
Army renovates Divulapitiya Hospital Ward
Sri Lanka Army completed renovation of the dilapidated COVID 19 Ward at the Divulapitiya District Hospital and formally vested it in the hospital authorities recently.
ANZAC Day, 107th War Hero Remembrance held at ‘Australia House’ in Sri Lanka
The commemoration of the 107th Anniversary of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) Day took place at the ‘Australia House’ yesterday (April 25).
Navy’s Logistics Conference 2022 held
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) held its Logistics Conference 2022 at the Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda Auditorium in Trincomalee last Saturday (Apr 23).
KDU inaugurates Master’s Degree programmes for this year
Faculty of Graduate Studies of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) commenced Master’s Degree Programmes for the year 2022 ceremonially.
Books presented to Defence Secretary
Chairman of the National Library of Sri Lanka Prof. Nanda Dharmarathna presented two books to the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne during a brief ceremony at the Defence Ministry today (22).
Met. Dept. forecasts rainy weather to continue
The prevailing rainy weather condition experienced in many parts of the country is likely to continue. According to the latest weather forecast issued by the Met. Department at noon today (Apr 22), the prevailing showery conditions will enhance over the island.