Digitally-Choreographed CDS Cultural Showpiece Holds Everyone Spellbound

The Army-choreographed cultural spectacle for 'Colombo Defence Seminar - 2019' (CDS) participants that went on boards Thursday (29) evening at Hotel Shangri La mesmerized and held the audiences spellbound for about...

Foreign Secretary Aryasinha says Post 21/4 a ‘litmus test’ for Sri Lanka in protecting human rights while fighting terrorism

Foreign Secretary Ravinatha Aryasinha said post 21/4 has been a ‘litmus test’ on Sri Lanka’s resolve to adhere to human rights standards, while fighting terrorism, and also to...

New Army Seva Vanitha President Assumes Office

The 15th President of the Army Seva Vanitha Unit (ASVU) Mrs Sujeewa Nelson assumed office on Thursday (29) at her office in Narahenpita amid religious blessings, warm greetings and best wishes. Amidst 'Seth Pirith' chanting, conducted by members of the...

“Military Preparedness Requires Constant Re-assessments & Re-adjustment” - Dr Schnabel

Dr Albrecht Schnabel (Switzerland), Head of the Asia-Pacific Unit at the Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance (DCAF) speaking on the theme ‘Military Readiness Challenges in the Contemporary Security Landscape’...

11 Div Troops Listen to Lecture on 'Powers'

11 Officers and 125 troops of under command establishments of the 11 Division of the Security Force Headquarters - Central at the 11 Division Headquarters in Kundasale listened to a lecture on 'Powers, related to dispersing of unlawful assemblies, Right to Self Defence and Powers available to the Armed Forces' on Wednesday (28).

56 Div Organized Medical Clinic Treats over 100 Villagers

Taking another step forward to enhance the welfare of people living in Wanni region, the General Officer Commanding of 56 Division Major General H.P Senavirathne directed his troops to organize a medical camp to facilitate hundreds of people living in Bogaswewa, Nandimitragama and Selalihinigama villages.

Complexities, Arising from Militarization of Space Discussed

In her remarks on ‘Complexities Arising from Militarization of Space’ under the theme ‘Military Modernization’, Dr Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan (India), Distinguished Fellow & Head of the Nuclear & Space Policy Initiative, Observer Research Foundation...

“Recovery Measures after a Disaster Provides Significant Scope for Development” - Major General (Retd) Muniruzzaman

DAY TWO Sessions of the ‘Colombo Defence Seminar - 2019’ at BMICH began this morning (30) amid foreign delegates and other participants under the theme...

06 More Senior Brigadiers Promoted to Major General Rank

HE the President on the recommendations of the Commander of the Army and the Ministry of Defence has promoted 06 Brigadiers to the temporary rank of Major General, effective from dates against their names. Promotion to the rank of Temporary Major General...

“Establish Council for Islamic Scholars to Provide Guidance in Countering Extremist Ideologies” - Research Fellow

“Examples can be taken from countries, like Singapore. Singapore established Religious Rehabilitation Group, a volunteer group of religious scholars where it works...