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Sri Lanka High Commission in UK Celebrates Promotion of Defence Counsellor to Major General.

May 13, 2026 at 4:40 AM

The Sri Lanka High Commission in London recently hosted a ceremony to celebrate the promotion of Brigadier B.D. Fernando to the rank of Major General, recognizing his extensive military career.

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International Relations

Australia and India Elevate Defence Ties with Focus on Indo-Pacific Maritime Security.

Australia and India have concluded their 10th Defence Policy Talks in New Delhi, pledging to deepen military interoperability, expand maritime security collaboration, and strengthen their growing defence industry partnership.

May 11, 2026 at 5:21 AM
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Local News
Sri Lanka and Thailand Deepen Bilateral Defence Ties
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Sri Lanka and Thailand Deepen Bilateral Defence Ties.

May 5, 2026 at 9:07 AM
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Local News

Digital Trust Alliance Calls for Overhaul of Sri Lanka’s Public Sector Cybersecurity Governance.

Following a major USD 2.5 million cyber breach at the Finance Ministry, a coalition of professional bodies has urged the government to implement structured cybersecurity governance and adopt international security frameworks.

April 27, 2026 at 12:46 PM
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UK Foreign Office Dissolves Specialized Unit Monitoring International Humanitarian Law in Gaza
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April 24, 2026 at 2:54 PM

UK Foreign Office Dissolves Specialized Unit Monitoring International Humanitarian Law in Gaza.

The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has closed its specialized unit tasked with documenting potential international humanitarian law violations in Gaza, citing internal restructuring and budget constraints.

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Local News

Finance Ministry Initiates CID Probe Following Cyber Breach and Unauthorized Fund Transfer.

April 24, 2026 at 6:59 AM

The Ministry of Finance has launched a formal investigation into a cyber security breach at the External Resources Department, which resulted in the theft of foreign currency funds. Law enforcement and financial intelligence units are currently involved in the probe.

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Finance Ministry Initiates CID Probe Following Cyber Breach and Unauthorized Fund Transfer
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Local News

Calls Intensify for Removal of Deputy Defence Minister Over Easter Attack Probe.

Reverend Father Rohan Silva has urged the government to remove Deputy Minister of Defence Aruna Jayasekera to ensure a transparent investigation into the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks.

April 18, 2026 at 3:45 AM
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United States
Defense Secretary Hegseth Quotes Fictional Movie Monologue as Biblical Scripture
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Defense Secretary Hegseth Quotes Fictional Movie Monologue as Biblical Scripture.

April 17, 2026 at 4:00 AM
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Politics

Internal Correspondence Reveals UK Military College’s Efforts to Distance Itself from Israel Training Ban.

Leaked emails show that the Royal College of Defence Studies leadership sought to clarify that the government—not the institution—was responsible for banning Israeli officials, aiming to protect the college’s reputation for international engagement.

April 13, 2026 at 10:28 AM
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Health Ministry Addresses Medical Officer Concerns Following Strike Resolution
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April 5, 2026 at 6:58 AM

Health Ministry Addresses Medical Officer Concerns Following Strike Resolution.

Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has confirmed that the government is actively resolving issues raised by the Government Medical Officers’ Association, with doctor appointments set to be finalized before the upcoming festive season.

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Local News

Ministry Refutes Misleading Allegations Against Minister Handunneththi’s Staff.

April 3, 2026 at 7:15 AM

The Ministry of Industries and Enterprise Development has officially debunked viral social media videos falsely claiming that Coordinating Secretaries of Minister Sunil Handunneththi were expelled, clarifying that the individuals in the footage are not affiliated with the Minister's official staff.

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Ministry Refutes Misleading Allegations Against Minister Handunneththi’s Staff
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Parliamentary High Posts Committee Greenlights Four New Ministry Secretaries
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Parliamentary High Posts Committee Greenlights Four New Ministry Secretaries.

April 2, 2026 at 7:42 AM
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Local News
Public Security Ministry Addresses Controversies Over Police Jurisdiction and Conduct
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Public Security Ministry Addresses Controversies Over Police Jurisdiction and Conduct.

March 30, 2026 at 8:41 AM
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