The Italian Naval Vessel ‘ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi’ arrived in Sri Lanka on 9 September 2026 on a replenishment visit, with the Sri Lanka Navy welcoming the visiting ship at the Port of
Brilliant Navy officer, no more. Rear Admiral Udaya Bandara, VSV, USP, retired, who passed away a few days ago, leaves behind a legacy of innovation, dedication, and distinguished service to the nation
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by Durga Velayudham There are moments when an institution claiming moral authority must choose between principle and convenience. Detention of Major General Suresh Sallay (Retired) has placed the Catholic Church in Sri
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Northern Province Governor N. Vedanayagan has sharply criticized the Survey and Forest Departments for refusing to release lands to residents of the Kilinochchi district, citing a lack of certain documents. Speaking at
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Transnational terrorism continues to cast a long shadow over South Asia, reminding the region that extremist violence is never confined within national borders. The recent attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir—where Pakistan-sponsored terrorists killed
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During my tenure as a pilot with Malaysia Airlines, I had the opportunity to meet Major General Suresh Sallay, a figure who left a lasting impression on me both professionally and personally.
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Editor’s Note: The following column is written by Professor Rohan Gunaratna, a world-renowned expert on terrorism and national security. He has advised governments and international agencies, authored over 20 books on counterterrorism,
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by Our Correspondent in Washington DC Fresh diplomatic engagement and high-level military presence have sparked debate in Colombo over whether Sri Lanka is becoming the latest focal point in a widening geopolitical
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The Sri Lanka Navy ship P 628 is undertaking its longest passage, sailing from Baltimore on the East Coast of the USA all the way to Sri Lanka. This great news, which
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by Our Correspondent in Colombo Former Director-General of the State Intelligence Intelligence Maj. Gen. (Retired) Suresh Sallay was arrested this morning by officers of the Criminal Investigation Department while traveling to his
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With Sri Lanka’s 17th annual war victory over separatist Tamil terrorism just months away, warwinning Army Chief, Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka (Dec. 06, 2005, to July 15, 2009) has significantly changed his
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