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Defence

Sri Lanka’s new President appoints Chinese-educated defence secretary

New President's party JVP has maintained strong anti-Indian sentiment in the past

September 23, 2024 1 min read

US gifted maritime patrol Beechcraft to arrive in Sri Lanka

US staff will train Sri Lanka Air Force for three months on operating and maintaining the aircraft

September 6, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka, France to establish Regional Centre for Maritime Studies in the island

The maritime centre will provide academic and training collaborations in maritime safety and security,

September 4, 2024 1 min read

Three Chinese warships arrive in Colombo

Coincides with Indian warship visit

August 26, 2024 2 min read
Trump insists ceasefire in effect, Israel says will follow ceasefire - Update

Oil prices which fell overnight, have barely reacted to the most recent Iran missile attacks on Israel

Ceasefire between Iran and Israel agreed, Trump says, air raids sounded in Israel - Update

Iran Foreign Minister says military operations ended at 4.00 am Tehran - 6.00 am Sri Lanka time.

Sri Lanka cabinet nod for signing nuclear weapons prohibition treaty

"I think this will earn Sri Lankans some reputation internationally," Alahapperuma said.

Aathmika Mahasenan and Dulya de Silva
December 21, 2021 2 min read

Sri Lanka President is not mastermind of Easter attack: Secretary

He has not read the Koran, only the “Sally” part of his name is Muslim

December 15, 2021 3 min read
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Sri Lanka call by German warship under Indo-Pacific strategy

Germany is among top three importing and exporting nations of the world

November 26, 2021 2 min read

Fishing in troubled waters: Sri Lanka’s war-hit fishermen frustrated over Indian bottom trawling

“We have lost around 40 percent of our daily fish catch due to bottom trawling by Indian fishermen,” he said.

Mahadiya Hamza
November 2, 2021 7 min read

Sri Lanka Catholic church head doubtful Easter victims will find justice under present admin

Power gained through blood of innocents will not endure, the archbishop said.

October 21, 2021 5 min read

Sri Lanka Easter attack probe: Prez said he couldn't implement some recommendations, claims cardinal

"The report has been a waste of time and a waste of hope to all of us,” he said

October 18, 2021 5 min read

Sri Lanka police defuse hand grenade found near popular Buddhist temple

A similar incident occurred in September when police found a hand grenade inside a private hospital.

October 14, 2021 1 min read

Sri Lanka to draft new cyber security legislation; two separate bills proposed

A cybersecurity bill has been on the cards for several years.

October 12, 2021 2 min read

Security tightened at Sri Lanka's main airport following suspicious email

Some media reports speculated that the email might be a Trojan horse.

Mahadiya Hamza
September 16, 2021 1 min read

"IS inspired" Sri Lankan who stabbed six in Auckland supermarket shot dead

The man was allegedly inspired by the Islamic State terrorist group.

September 3, 2021 2 min read
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India Navy delivers 100 tonnes of oxygen to Sri Lanka

More shipments planned

August 24, 2021 1 min read

Head of Sri Lanka Catholic church alleges attempt to pin Easter attack on ISIS

“Why was that? We don’t know if it was an attempt to prevent the discovery of who was actually behind the attack."

August 13, 2021 5 min read

Sri Lanka p'ment will not debate controversial defence university bill this week

"I believe MPs and the public should be given more time to express their views [on the bill],” the minister said.

August 4, 2021 3 min read

Sri Lanka, India, Maldives train to combat maritime crime, rescue in Indian Ocean

Virtual table top exercise (TTX) to improve joint operations and co-operation

July 15, 2021 2 min read

Ex Sri Lanka soldier compares search for Easter attack mastermind to hunt for Adolf Eichmann

Retired Major Ajith Prasanna told reporters Wednesday that Israel took about 18 years to capture Eichmann in Argentina.

Imesh Ranasinghe
July 15, 2021 3 min read

Sri Lanka's Catholic church wants action against former president, PM over Easter bombings

The church has requested legal action against both Sirisena and Wickremesinghe for their failure to prevent the attack.

Imesh Ranasinghe
July 14, 2021 3 min read

Presidential pardon granted to 93 prisoners including 16 ex-LTTE cadres in Sri Lanka

Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa had requested Justice Minister Ali Sabry to do justice by the ex combatants

Imesh Ranasinghe
June 24, 2021 1 min read

Tamil Nadu on high alert following unconfirmed Sri Lanka armed group infiltration threat

Authorities had been alerted of armed men sailing on a boat from Sri Lanka “to enter the state with a sinister design"

Imesh Ranasinghe
June 14, 2021 2 min read

Two suspects accused of aiding Sri Lanka Easter bomb ringleader in TID custody

The two suspects will be detained and questioned under provisions in the Prevention of Terrorism Act

Imesh Ranasinghe
June 11, 2021 2 min read

India Coast Guard, Sri Lanka Navy interoperability underlined in fighting X-Press Pearl fire

It is important to remain adequately prepared for natural disasters and man-made catastrophes

June 10, 2021 2 min read