Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The Change of Command at No 5 Fighter Squadron, SLAF Base Katunayake was held on 20 August 2026 where Group Captain SMMMM Senanayake WWV, RSP and Three Bars, USP, MMS (Mil Com-PRC), BSc (Mgt), AMITD (SL), psc, qfi handed over the command to Wing Commander MDR Perera MLRHRM, BSc (Mgt), qfi. The traditional handing over taking over parade was conducted at the squadron premises with the participation of squadron ...
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...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: Responding to a request from the Police OIC Puvarasankulam, the Fire & Rescue Team of SLAF Base Vavuniya, comprising one officer and four firefighters, successfully brought a large-scale forest fire near the University of Vavuniya under control on 19 August 2026. Acting swiftly upon receiving the information in the late afternoon, the team proceeded to the location under the guidance of Base Commander SLAF Ba...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The 19th International Research Conference (IRC) of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) commenced on 20 August 2026, with Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, attending the inaugural session. The conference was inaugurated by Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya as Chief Guest, under the theme "From Crisis to Opportunity: Reimagining Governance, Infrastructure,...