Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), Chairman of the National Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (NAHTTF), highlighted Sri Lanka's ongoing efforts to prevent human trafficking and protect prospective migrant workers from fraudulent overseas employment offers. He made these remarks today (19 October) as the Chief Guest at the launch of the regional prevention campa...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The wild elephant 'Agbo', whose whereabouts had been the focus of a search operation, was located today (19 October) in the Nachchaduwa Ihattawa jungle area in the Anuradhapura District, with the assistance of Sri Lanka Army personnel. Acting on the instructions of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) directed the immediate dep...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Ambassador of the United States to Sri Lanka, H.E. Eric Meyer, paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), today (19 October) at the Defence Ministry. During the cordial discussion, both officials exchanged views on matters of mutual interest and explored avenues for further strengthening the longstanding bilateral relations and defence...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: 2026-10-19 09:34:54 By SLAF Media 8 Comments -- > SLAF MEN'S WATER POLO TEAM RECLAIMS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Men's Water Polo Team reclaimed the National Water Polo Championship title with a thrilling 13-11 victory over Royal College Union Aquatic Club in the final held at the Aquatic Sports Complex, SLAF Base Ratmalana, on 18 October 2026. Organized by the Sri Lanka Aqua...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 18 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Under the instructions of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the directives of Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), the Sri Lanka Army has deployed a special team to search for the wild elephant Agbo. This decision was taken after a request by the Minister of Environment. A platoon of 30 Sri Lanka Army personnel are working alongside wildlife officials in th...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 18 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: As human trafficking is an organized crime, it is practically impossible to combat this heinous crime alone. With this in mind, the National Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (NAHTTF), in collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL), organized a knowledge and experience-sharing session on human trafficking and human sm...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 18 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The National Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (NAHTTF), with the technical and logistical support of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), conducted a two-day capacity-building programme for senior government officials in Nuwara Eliya District on 13 and 14 October 2026, culminating in the establishment of the Nuwara Eliya District Anti-Human Trafficking Forum (DATF). The...
India, Oct. 17 -- Recognition follows recent honour presented by Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya at the Times Now Education Summit 2026New Delhi, 17 October 2026: Galgotias University has been honoured with the "Excellence in Industry-Aligned Curriculum and Employability" award at the 36th Elets World Education Summit 2026. The award adds to the University's recent recognition for connecting academic learning with industry needs, career readiness and entrepreneurship.The award was presented...
India, Oct. 17 -- Bhubaneswar, 17 October 2026: KISNA Diamond & Gold Jewellery, one of India's foremost jewellery brands, inaugurated its largest showroom nationwide at Janpath, Bhubaneswar, marking a significant milestone in its retail expansion journey. Spread across 4,056 sq. ft. over two levels, the flagship showroom represents an investment of approximately Rs.24 crore. The grand inauguration was graced by Bollywood actress Sonal Chauhan, alongside Ghanshyam Dho...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A contingent of 218 personnel, comprising 173 Sri Lanka Army (SLA) and 45 Special Task Force (STF) personnel, departed Sri Lanka 16 October to join the Gang Suppression Force (GSF) mission in Haiti. This deployment follows the departure of another contingent of 280 Sri Lanka Army personnel, including 21 officers and 259 other ranks, on 14 October. These new personnel will join the Sri La...