India, Nov. 10 -- The limited-edition blend draws on India's culinary traditions, with flavour notes inspired by spices and ingredients associated with festive occasions. Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Johnnie Walker has announced the launch of Johnnie Walker Blue Label Festive Blend, a limited-edition expression inspired by India's culinary traditions. The company describes the release as the first India-inspired blend in the nearly 200-year history of Johnnie Walker Blue Label. The expression is...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Government of Japan has extended grant assistance amounting to JPY 1 billion under its Official Security Assistance (OSA) Programme 2026 to enhance the maritime security capabilities of the Sri Lanka Navy. The Exchange of Notes formalising the grant assistance was signed and exchanged today (10 November) at the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development in Colombo. The Ex...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) paid an official visit to the Headquarters, Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF) at Kosgama, Seethawaka, on 09 November 2026. Upon his arrival, the Deputy Minister was received by the Army Commander, Lieutenant General Nilantha Premaratne, and the Commandant of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force, Major General Subhath San...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Dr. Neville Fernando Memorial Air Force Hospital in Malabe, managed by Sky Care Hospital Management Ltd., was ceremonially reopened today (09 November) at a ceremony held at the hospital premises, with the Minister of Health and Mass Media, Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa, attending as the Chief Guest. The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd.), and the Defenc...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A special meeting to review the operational and financial progress of the Sri Lanka Navy's Onboard Security Team (OBST) support operations was held recently at the Parliament Complex, chaired by the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd). The discussion primarily focused on observations and concerns raised during the Deputy Minister's recent inspection of the Pe...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: 2026-11-09 14:59:16 By SLAF Media 8 Comments -- > SRI LANKA AIR FORCE INAUGURATES THE DR NEVILLE FERNANDO MEMORIAL AIR FORCE HOSPITAL IN MALABE The Sri Lanka Air Force marked a significant milestone in its healthcare services with the re-opening of the Dr Neville Fernando Memorial Air Force Hospital in Malabe, held today (09 November 2026). The occasion was graced by the Honourable Minister of Health and Mas...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: 2026-11-09 23:37:39 By SLAF Media 8 Comments -- > SLAF BASE ANURADHAPURA MARKS ITS 44TH ANNIVERSARY WITH COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND WELFARE INITIATIVES -- > Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Base Anuradhapura celebrated its 44th anniversary on 09 November 2026 with a series of commemorative events, reaffirming its enduring commitment to national service, personnel welfare and community development under the leadership ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 8 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 8 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The 82nd Armed Forces Remembrance Day and Poppy Flower Ceremony was solemnly commemorated today (08 November) at the Cenotaph War Memorial in Viharamahadevi Park, Colombo, honouring the memory of Sri Lankan Armed Forces personnel who made the supreme sacrifice in defence of the nation. Honourable Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya attended the ceremony as the Chief Guest, while Deputy ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 8 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: 2026-11-08 17:15:07 By SLAF Media 8 Comments -- > 2026 POPPY COMMEMORATION HELD UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE PRIME MINISTER The main commemorative ceremony marking the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day and Poppy Commemoration was held on 08 November 2026 at the War Heroes' Monument, Viharamahadevi Park, Colombo, under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. The annual commemoration is organised ...