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Defence

Sri Lanka central bank not responsible for verifying debt payment instructions: Chief

Addressing concerns over the 2.5 million dollar fraudulent debt repayment

May 13, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka, Türkiye discuss defence cooperation during second political consultation

Consultation also touched bilateral trade, maritime issues, investment among many others

May 7, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka-based Regional Centre for Maritime Studies trains 300 officials

The RCMS was started to strengthen capacities of civil and military administrations in maritime safety

May 3, 2026 3 min read

Sri Lanka appoints yet another committee on Easter attacks

"The committee will monitor the implementation of the recommendations of the Easter attacks report," Jayatissa said

April 22, 2026 3 min read
India defense minister heads to Sri Lanka to boost ties

"Will hold consultations with the leadership of Sri Lanka on a range of issues

Sri Lanka cabinet approves immigration control pact with China

aims to enhance institutional coordination, intelligence sharing, and border management.

Unfinished pursuit of justice in Sri Lanka’s Easter Sunday attack

Sri Lanka yet to reveal the mystery behind the carnage that mostly killed Christians

Shihar Aneez
April 20, 2025 4 min read

Mahinda says LTTE killed 27,965 in Sri Lanka forces, asks govt to defend commanders

UK announced sanctions against several military commanders and a Tamil Tiger

March 26, 2025 5 min read

French Navy ship Provence arrives in Sri Lanka's Colombo Port

142.20m long Destroyer with a crew of 160

March 17, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka doctor under surveillance in East denies extremism charges

Sri Lanka government has said defence agencies are vigilant over Eastern groups

Shihar Aneez
March 9, 2025 6 min read

Sri Lanka defence agencies vigilant over possible extremist group in East

Investigations into 2021 Easter Sunday attack had pointed finger at professional negligence

March 4, 2025 2 min read

Indian Navy gifts Sri Lanka Coastguard fire fighting equipment

India, Sri Lanka for augmenting capabilities of Sri Lanka Navy for addressing shared challenges of maritime security

March 4, 2025 2 min read

After army and navy, Sri Lanka president meets air force chiefs

"I met with senior officials of the Sri Lanka Air Force today (27) to discuss the country’s security situation,"

February 27, 2025 1 min read

Increased complaints against Sri Lanka Police: HRCSL

Particularly regarding allegations of torture, arbitrary arrest and detention, harassment

February 24, 2025 4 min read

Sri Lanka regrets not hosting Nuclear Test Ban Treaty field event

Sri Lanka still pay more than 25,000 annually for ratifying the treaty

February 21, 2025 3 min read

Sri Lanka withdraws from Nuclear Test Ban Treaty field event

Withdrawal comes after concerns raised over possible adverse impacts of the field exercise.

Shihar Aneez
February 19, 2025 2 min read
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Australia gives sonar equipment to Sri Lanka Navy for mapping

The device will facilitate the production of high-precision nautical charts

February 19, 2025 2 min read

Suspect assassinated in daring shooting inside Sri Lanka court in the capital

Daring shooting inside main court complex

February 19, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka tri-forces to mend rice warehouses

The Paddy Marketing Board has 209 warehouses while Sathosa has 12.

January 17, 2025 1 min read
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India to provide Sri Lanka Police 80 cabs for use in north

Project entails supply of at least 80 single cabs, spare parts and accessories to police stations in Northern Province

January 16, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka Nuclear Test Ban Treaty field event to be postponed

Sri Lanka announced the ratification of the treaty in 2023

January 5, 2025 3 min read

Sri Lanka president appoints new army, navy chief

President has not announced a successor for outgoing CDS General Shavendra Silva

December 30, 2024 2 min read

Indian Anadrone Shikra drone caught by Sri Lanka fisherman

The drone was found floating 36 kilometres off Trincomalee in the island's Eastern waters

December 27, 2024 2 min read

Indian Rs300mn grant for Sri Lanka's Police to buy cabs to use in north

Indian Rs300mn grant to provide cabs for the duty needs of police stations in the Northern Province

December 19, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka leader assures secured Indian Ocean region in Delhi visit

This is Dissanayake’s first foreign visit since elected as the president in September this year

December 16, 2024 3 min read

Sri Lanka President to visit India from December 15

FM and Deputy Finance Minister also in delegation

December 10, 2024 1 min read
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