Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 24 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd.) attended the reception hosted by the High Commission of the Republic of Maldives in Colombo on 23 July to commemorate the 61st Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Maldives. The event was held at Cinnamon Life, City of Dreams, Colombo. The Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, graced the even...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 24 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The outgoing Defence Attache of the High Commission of Pakistan in Sri Lanka, Colonel Muhammad Farooq, paid a farewell call on the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Ministry of Defence, today (24 July). Colonel Farooq was accompanied by the newly appointed Defence Attache of the High Commission of Pakistan in Sri Lanka, Colonel Muhammad Talha Badar, d...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 23 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd.) attended the Swiss National Day Celebration, marking the 735th Anniversary of the Swiss Confederation and 70 years of diplomatic friendship between Switzerland and Sri Lanka, held at Cinnamon Life in Colombo on 22 July. The event was hosted by Her Excellency Dr. Siri Walt, Ambassador of Switzerland to Sri Lanka and Maldives. ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 23 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Charge d'Affaires of the Embassy of the United States of America in Sri Lanka, Ms. Jayne Howell, paid a farewell call on the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), today (23 July) at the Deputy Minister's office in Colombo. During the cordial meeting, the Deputy Minister and the Ms. Howell exchanged views on matters of mutual interest, with particular emphasis...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 23 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The outgoing Defence Attache of the High Commission of Pakistan in Sri Lanka, Colonel Muhammad Farooq, paid a farewell call on the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), today (23 July) at the Deputy Minister's office in Colombo. Colonel Muhammad Farooq was accompanied by the newly appointed Defence Attache of the High Commission of Pakistan in Sri Lanka, Colo...
India, July 22 -- Chandigarh, July 22: The Federation of Self Financing Technical Institutions (FSFTI) and the Punjab Unaided Colleges Association (PUCA) have urged the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) to ensure the uniform implementation of the newly notified regulations for paramedical and allied healthcare education across the country. Dr. Anshu Kataria, President, FSFTI & PUCA & Chairman, Aryans Group of Colleges, Rajpura Near Chandigarh sta...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 22 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A progress review meeting on security and operational matters relating to domestic airline operators was held at the Ministry of Defence 21 July, chaired by Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd.), to assess the progress of measures implemented to strengthen Sri Lanka's domestic aviation sector while ensuring national security requirements are effectively maintained...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 22 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), graced the 99th Anniversary celebration of the founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) as the Chief Guest at the Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo, on 21 July. Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), also attended the commemorative event. Upon arrival, the Deputy Minister of Defence and the ...
India, July 21 -- Mumbai, July 21, 2026 - In one of the most significant developments in Indian entertainment this year, visionary producer Humayun Suleman has pulled off a major industry coup by bringing legendary filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt on board Vdo Tree Productions, the production wing of Vdo Tree OTT, as Creative Director for a powerhouse 5-film deal.This landmark collaboration, backed by Producers Humayu Suleman and Humaid Humayu, represents a bold new chapter for high-concept, e...
DEHRADUN, July 21 -- In the era of mass-produced, chemically engineered groceries, a quiet culinary revolution is brewing in the villages of Kumaon and Garhwal. Hillsome, an emerging food brand, has launched its 'PeakPure' range, aiming to bridge the gap between traditional high-altitude farming and modern Indian kitchens. Rather than relying on aggressive marketing campaigns, the brand is betting big on authenticity, transparent sourcing, and the rich culinary storytelling of Uttarakhand. Guid...