Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 8 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: As part of the island wide programme to allocate State land to meet the housing needs of Ranaviru beneficiaries, the Honourable Deputy Minister of Defence undertook a special inspection visit to the Diyabeduma Parakumgama Ranaviru Village in June. Follow up action was subsequently taken based on the matters discussed during the visit. Accordingly, the pilot project of the programme was suc...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 8 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Defence Cyber Command (DCC) under the Defence Ministry successfully conducted a comprehensive Cyber Awareness Programme specifically tailored for executive level officials of the Defence Ministry on 07 October at the Ministry auditorium. The session was conducted under the direction of the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), with coordination by Additional ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 8 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Adjutant General of the Montana National Guard, Brigadier General Trenton J. Gibson, paid separate courtesy calls on the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), and the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), today (08 October). During the separate meetings, the Deputy Minister and the Defence Secretary held cordial discussions with B...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 8 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Ministry of Defence and National Building Research Institute initiated a landmark national initiative to formulate and establish the first ever National Building Code of Sri Lanka (NBCSL), marking a significant step towards strengthening the safety, quality, sustainability and disaster resilience of buildings across the country. The Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacont...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 8 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: A delegation from the Montana National Guard, United States of America, headed by the Adjutant General for the Monatana National Guard Brigadier General Trenton J. Gibson , visited Air Force Headquarters and called on the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe on 08 October 2026. The delegation included Defence Attache Lieutenant Colonel Matthew A. House, Bilateral Affairs Officer ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 8 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The Change of Command ceremony at No.9 Attack Helicopter Squadron SLAF Base Hingurakgoda, was held on 07 October 2026. The formal Handing over/ Taking over parade was conducted at the Squadron premises, during which the outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain MGH De Silva RWP and Bar, RSP and two Bars, Pg Dip (Def Mgt), psc formally handed over the command and responsibilities of the Squadron to Wing Command...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 8 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Netball Pool emerged Champions at the International Netball Series 2026, held on 07 October 2026 at the Welisara Navy Indoor Stadium, featuring the visiting Australia Wood's Netball Team. Displaying exceptional skill, teamwork and determination throughout the competition, the SLAF Netball Pool secured the Championship title, while the Sri Lanka Navy finished as Runners-up and the...
India, Oct. 7 -- Hyderabad: Dr. Lokeswara Rao Sajja, Senior Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon at STAR Hospitals and Chairman of the Sajja Heart Foundation, has been elected as a Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology (FESC), a prestigious international recognition in cardiovascular medicine. The certificate issued by the European Society of Cardiology recognises his high professional standards and commitment to reducing the burden of cardiovascular disease and confirms his election as an E...
India, Oct. 7 -- Dubai, UAE, October 2026: A journey that began with a simple concern about the purity of everyday food has now found recognition on an international stage. Aaryan Saxena, CEO and Co-Founder of Anjali Gold, was honoured at the 45th edition of the Inspiring Business Awards in Dubai, held at Taj Business Bay. The recognition comes at a significant time for Anjali Gold, which is expanding beyond its identity as a mustard oil brand to establish itself as a purity-first Indian ...
India, Oct. 7 -- In an era where music trends shift overnight, true artistic talent always finds a way to command the spotlight. At just 20 years old, Shivam Barot is not merely participating in the traditional music scene-he is actively redefining it. Holding the distinction of being the youngest Gujarati folk artist in the industry today, Shivam has accomplished what few achieve in a lifetime: bridging a decades-old gap between authentic cultural roots and the electric, fast-paced energy of mo...