Notable
We have already spoken to the Russian Ambassador regarding this
Sri Lankan military is highly regarded by majority for its role in winning a 26-year war against LTTE
President Wickremesinghe, also the defence minister, is expected to contest in the presidency later 2024
"We asked if they can repatriate the remains of the dead Sri Lankan war heroes at least"
Sri Lanka has planned to reduce army cadres by more than 50% in six years through 2030
Around 26,000 military personnel have been absent from the services: Minister
Cardinal Malcom Ranjith has said over 1,500 pages containing crucial evidence on Easter attack were missing
Sirisena said he can reveal the plotter behind Easter Sunday attack if a court requests
Lands held by the Jaffna Security Force Headquarters in Jaffna were released to people
Catholic leaders have demanded independent probe into the 2019 attack
JVP has opposed many Indian projects strongly in the past
India has already given 450 million Indian rupees to Sri Lanka for Unique ID project
HMS Spey, a 90.5m long Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) manned by a crew of 56, arrived at the port of Colombo
All hands on deck approach
UK-based private security service provider discusses training centre aimed at foreign employment opportunities
Sri Lanka has already disqualified the two Indian bidders under Indian-funded Unique ID project
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Yukthiya operation has led to arrest nearly 39,000 people in 1 month - police
Commitment to diversity and inclusion as 3 female officer cadets join executive branch of the Sri Lanka Navy
Decision has been made to deploy ship from the Sri Lanka Navy to the Red Sea, contributing to the security of the region
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa won 2019 election on the promise of strengthening national security after Easter attack
The Digital ID card project has been dragged despite India has already given 450 mln INR grant
Despite end of 26-year war, Sri Lanka still allocates higher budget for defence
Sri Lanka will provide early retirement to a 34,000 strong civil defence force that protected villages during civil war
Sri Lanka among 10 countries with highest ratio of soldiers to civilians, opposition MP says.
Police presence was seen around Sri Lanka's parliament as President began presenting 2024 Budget
Foreign Ministry spokesman said he is unaware of a request by China
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