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Certificate awarding of Joint Combined Exchange Training Balance Style 02/2021 held in Trincomalee
The closing ceremony of the Joint Combined Exchange Training (JCET) Balance Style 02/2021 was held at the Special Boat Squadron (SBS) Headquarters, Trincomalee on 02nd September 2021. The termination of the course also witnessed the participants receiving certificates on successful completion of JCET Balance Style 02/2021.
Army Performing Artists in ‘Army Games-2021’ in Moscow Win ‘Best Team Grand Prix’ Award & Few More
The ensemble of striking Sri Lanka Army dancers performing in Moscow’s ‘VII International Army Games-2021’, ‘Army of Culture’, category, introduced for the first time carried away several awards, inclusive of the ‘Grand Prix Award for the Best Team - (International Competition), Winner in ‘Bright and Original Embodiment of Stage Images and the Reflection of Tradition’ category, 1st Place for ‘Instrumental Competition’ (duet), 2nd Place for ‘Best Traditional Costume’ and a few more.
SLN donates blood to brace healthcare drive
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) conducted a blood donation campaign at the Welisara Naval Complex recently responding to a request made by the Director, Blood Bank of Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital.
Navy seizes Kerala cannabis worth more than Rs. 68 million street value in northern seas
Sri Lanka Navy managed to recover a stock of Kerala cannabis weighing about 227kg and 400g (including packages), during a special operation carried out in seas off Aliyaweli, Vettalakeni this morning (05th September 2021).
Navy led joint operation nabs foreign fishing vessel carrying Rs. 3,100 million worth heroin
Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) arriving at the Colombo Harbour conveyed His Excellency the President’s appreciation to the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN), the Sri Lanka Police and the Intelligence Services for arresting a foreign fishing vessel ....
Exercise - Cormorant Strike XI - 2021’ begins
The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) organized Tri-Service Field Training Exercise, ‘Exercise - Cormorant Strike XI - 2021’ commenced at Minneriya yesterday (Sep 03).
US Government Donates EOD Equipment to Support UN Missions
The US Embassy in Colombo, extending an impressive gesture of goodwill, donated Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) equipment to the Sri Lanka Army for the use of Combat Convoy Company (CCC) operations in the United Nations (UN) Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA).
Army installed CCTV System at Kalutara Prison
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) offered the technical expertise and knowledge to the Kalutara Prison for installation of its new CCTV (Closed-circuit television) security cameras around the premises and handed over to the prison authorities recently.
Newly appointed Russian Defence Attaché calls on Defence Secretary
Defence Attaché to the Russian Embassy in Sri Lanka Col. Aleksei A.Bondarev, made a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) at the Defence Ministry complex today (Sep 3).
Army built two house units shelters needy families
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) continuing its social welfare oriented programmes, built two homes in Kollankaladdy and Uduvil South areas and vested on two needy families recently.
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Defence Secretary meets the Secretary of the Russian Security Council
Sri Lankan Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) met the Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Nikolay Platonovich Patrushev during an official visit to Russia, recently (Aug 26).
The cradle of Sri Lanka Air Force aviators
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has an impressive fleet of fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft. For seven decades the SLAF has produced many pilots. When these pilots were aspiring officer cadets they were all trained at the No-01 Flying Training Wing, which is presently located at SLAF Base China Bay, Trincomalee.
SLAF distributes more HHOT units to treat COVID-19 patients
Continuing the manufacturing of social healthcare oriented apparatuses, Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) handed over two more Heated Humidified Oxygen Therapy Units (HHOT) to Karapitiya Teaching Hospital and National Institute of Infectious Diseases, Angoda yesterday (Aug 31).
Navy takes hold of over 2023kg of smuggled dried turmeric in Negombo lagoon
Sri Lanka Navy managed to seize a stock of smuggled dried turmeric weighing over 2023kg, during special operations conducted in the Negombo lagoon on 31st August 2021. The operations also led to the apprehension of 02 suspects and 02 dinghies involved in these smuggling attempts.
Donation of blood saves lives
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) conducted a blood donation programme at the Panagoda Sri Bodhirajaramaya in a bid to fulfill the blood requirements of key hospitals yesterday (Aug 31).
Army established first ICC at Vipassana Meditation Centre for Buddhist monks
Sri Lanka Army troops established the first Intermediate Care Centre (ICC) at the International Vipassana Meditation Centre in Colombo for treatment of COVID-19 affected Buddhist monks and vested in the Maha Sangha yesterday (Aug 30).
Army’s Dulan Kodithuwakku wins Bronze Medal in Javelin Throw
Sri Lanka Army’s Corporal Dulan Kodithuwakku secured a Bronze Medal in the Javelin Throw - F 64 event yesterday (Aug 30) at Paralympic Games 2020 in Tokyo.
SLN nabs over Rs. 2321 million worth heroin
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) nabbed 290 kilos and 200 grams of heroin from a multi-day fishing trawler along with five suspects during a special raid conducted in the high seas, and reportedly the vessel with heroin and suspects were carried ashore today morning (Aug 31).
Army’s Dinesh Priyantha sets a world record in Tokyo Paralympics 2020
Sri Lanka Army’s Sergeant Dinesh Priyantha Herath setting a World Record with a distance of 67.79 metres in the Javelin Throw event won the Gold Medal in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.
Prevention of Terrorism Act; Striking a Balance between Conflicting Interests
Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) came into effect in 1979 as a temporary measure during the conflict with The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and it was later made permanent in 1982. Since the enactment of the PTA, it was criticized as a brutal piece of legislation. The criticism of PTA is not only by locals but also by other nations. The Act has both strengths and weaknesses. The challenge concerning the PTA is to balance individual rights and national security interests meanwhile adhering to international standards.
Quashing the Inner Demons by Embracing Peace
Sri Lanka is a multi-racial, multi-cultural, multi-religious nation strategically located in the Indian Ocean; she is of high economic value as well as rich in culture. Due to the diversity in composition, any country becomes vulnerable to threats, which are internal as well as external. Therefore, the government is duty-bound to combat national security threats and ensure peace and stability in the nation. However, the element of diversity can also be equipped to reign the country in the international arena. By boosting the economy, promoting peace and reconciliation, eliminating the roots of violence and extremism. Sri Lanka endured a three-decade war with one of the world's notorious terrorist organizations known as The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), which is proscribed by many nations. The article assesses the post-war context in Sri Lanka's peacebuilding process, stratagems that were taken to ensure peace and measures that can be taken to foster peace.
Countering the False Claims by LTTE
Charani Patabendige is an Honorary Associate Research Fellow at the Institute of National Security Studies, the think tank for Ministry of Defence Sri Lanka, she holds a Bachelor of Laws degree with a second class and an Advanced Diploma in Transitional Justice from Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies with a Distinction Pass.
Army constructs house for widowed family
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) continuing its social welfare oriented work vested a newly constructed house to a needy family in Matale recently.
Military nabs over 325 kilos of Cannabis
Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) and Sri Lanka Police nabbed about 183 kilos and 715 grams Kerala cannabis haul during a special raid carried out at the Murungan, Panniwettuwan roadblock in Mannar recently.
Defence Cooperation
Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd.) officially received a consignment of 300,000 doses of Sinopharm vaccine meant for Sri Lankan Armed Forces from the Chinese Defence Attaché in Sri Lanka Senior Colonel Wan Dong at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), last week.