Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), attended a reception hosted by the High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, H.E. Mr. Santosh Jha, at the Indian House in Colombo last evening (20 August), in honour of the Indian and Sri Lankan men's cricket teams participating in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship series. The occasion provided an opportunity for the pl...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake instructed the security forces to expedite the release and return of lands in the Northern and Eastern Provinces that were taken over during the conflict and have now been identified as no longer required for security purposes. The President issued these instructions while participating in a discussion held at the Parliamentary Complex today (20) on exp...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), chaired a meeting at the Ministry of Defence on 20 August to assess the potential impacts of El Niño on Sri Lanka and review measures to enhance preparedness and response to possible weather-related challenges. The meeting mainly focused on the current situation, forecasts and predictions relating to El Niño, i...
India, Aug. 20 -- 20 August 2026. For many Indian travellers, Europe is one of those holidays that stays on the wishlist for years.Paris, Switzerland, Amsterdam, Italy, Austria, Germany and the many cities, and landscapes in between have always held a special place in the imagination of Indian travellers. But turning that dream into an actual holiday involves more than simply deciding where to go.There are flights to book, hotels to choose, visas to arrange, transportation between cities, sights...
India, Aug. 20 -- Bangalore, India - August 20, 2026: India's hospitality sector is undergoing a major digital transformation as travellers increasingly use mobile apps to search, compare, and reserve accommodation. From last-minute business trips to family holidays, today's guests expect convenience, transparent pricing, secure payments, and instant confirmation. all from their smartphones.This shift has made an easy-to-use mobile app for hotel booking an essential travel companion. Instead of ...
India, Aug. 20 -- National, 20th August 2026 : HP Global today announced its foray into the Haridwar real estate market with the launch of Amrit Aarogyam Phase-II, a premium residential project entailing an investment of approximately Rs 100 crore. Spread across nearly 2.5 lakh sq ft, the project will offer 200 units across a mix of configurations, catering to buyers seeking a home rooted in spirituality, wellness, and holistic living.200-unit residential project spread acros...
India, Aug. 20 -- Hyderabad, India, 19 August, 2026: Renowned legal expert and Founder & CEO of Disha Law Firm, Advocate Nageshwar Rao Pujari, has achieved rare international acclaim by receiving a Certificate of Appreciation from the prestigious London Book of World Records. The international body officially recognized him as the World's First 'Psylawgist' and India's leading matrimonial legal luminary for his pioneering contributions to domestic dispute resolution and the broader legal fra...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The 19th International Research Conference (IRC) of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) commenced today (20 August) at KDU, with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya gracing the inaugural session as the Chief Guest. Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), and Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), also attended the ope...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) chaired a discussion on streamlining Research and Development (R&D) within the Tri Forces in coordination with the Centre for Defence Research and Development (CDRD) at his office on Monday (17 Aug). The discussion focused on developing a coordinated mechanism to strengthen defence research and innovation in line wit...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The annual "Aegis Lexicon 2026" Defence Cyber Exposition, organised by the Defence Cyber Command (DCC) of the Ministry of Defence, was held on 19 August at the Ministry of Defence, with the participation of Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) as the Chief Guest. Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) was also present at the occasion. Ad...