18 hours ago
Sri Lanka Steps Up to Honour Russia’s Military Valor
Sri Lanka stepped up in solemn tribute as the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Sri Lanka hosted the Defender…
18 hours ago
Admiral Koehler and Defence Secretary Thuyacontha Deliberate on Elevated Maritime Strategy
The Commander of the United States Pacific Fleet, Admiral Stephen T. Koehler, held a high-level meeting with Sri Lanka’s Defence…
18 hours ago
Sports Tourism Boom Spurs Sector to Scale Up and Push Beyond Projections
Sri Lanka’s tourism industry has scaled up rapidly in early 2026, capitalizing on the global attention generated by the…
3 days ago
Government Turns Up the Heat on Illegal Fishing Networks
A high-stakes meeting at the Parliament Complex yesterday (17 Feb) signaled a renewed crackdown on illegal fishing and shadowy maritime…
5 days ago
Enhancing Compliance, Expanding Trade with KSA
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), together with the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Riyadh and the Saudi Food…
6 days ago
Training and Surveillance Support Explored at World Defence Show 2026
Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd.), met with Vice Admiral Fahad Al Ghofaily, Deputy Chief…
7 days ago
A Decisive Consultation Reflecting Collective Resolve
Sri Lanka and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have reaffirmed and strengthened their defence partnership during high-level discussions in Riyadh.…
1 week ago
Sri Lanka Prepares Ironclad Security for T20 World Cup
The Ministry of Defence has announced a comprehensive, multi-layered security framework to ensure the safe and successful conduct of the…
1 week ago
ICAO Asia Pacific Chief Maps Out Next-Gen Aviation Blueprint in Sri Lanka
On 13 February, a high-level meeting took place at the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL), chaired by Mr.…
1 week ago
“From Highland Mist to Global Cup The Distinctive World of Ceylon Tea”
With reference to information and technical input provided by the Tea Promotion Division and the Tea Tasting Division of the…
1 week ago
ICAO Asia Pacific Chief Commences High-Impact Sri Lanka Mission
Mr. Tao Ma, Regional Director for Asia & the Pacific of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), has commenced a…
1 week ago
Sri Lanka and Saudi Arabia Bolster Strategic Security Cooperation
On 9 February 2026, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd.), Deputy Minister of Defence of Sri Lanka, held a bilateral meeting…
1 week ago
Sri Lanka Strengthens Hong Kong Trade Links Ahead of Global Expo 2026
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) held a high-level meeting with Mr. Hung Chiu Wah Derek, Honorary Consul of…
1 week ago
Deputy Minister Advances Defence Cooperation in Riyadh
The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), attended the World Defense Show (WDS) 2026 in Riyadh, Kingdom…
2 weeks ago
Psychodynamic psychotherapy: the golden road
By Dr Marcel de Roos, Psychologist PhD, the Netherlands, www.marcelderoos.com Our existence as human beings is about trying to…
2 weeks ago
Economic Leaders Map Out Pathways to Boost U.S.–Sri Lanka Trade
Senior officials from the U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka, led by Mr. Daniel Jaksan, Economic and Commercial Officer, and Ms.…
2 weeks ago
Amicable Engagement Highlights Mutual Commitment to Regional Security
On 5 February, the High Commissioner of the Republic of Maldives to Sri Lanka, H.E. Masood Imad, paid a courtesy…
2 weeks ago
“Defence Looks Into Skydiving Sri Lanka Explores New Adventure Tourism Frontiers”
A meeting was held at the Ministry of Defence on 5 February to study the feasibility of introducing skydiving activities…
2 weeks ago
Early Warning Systems Strengthening Sri Lanka’s Climate Resilience
Early warning systems are a critical component of national disaster risk reduction and climate adaptation efforts. In Sri Lanka, where…
2 weeks ago
HL-FRAC Meets to Step Up and Streamline Foreign Relief Aid Efforts
The High-Level Committee for Foreign Relief Aid (Supplies) Coordination (HL-FRAC) met on 3 February at the Parliament Complex to step…
