Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Four Indian naval vessels, including INS Gharial and three Landing Craft Utility ships (L-51, L-54 and L-57), reached Sri Lanka on 07 and 08 December with humanitarian aid for communities affected by recent severe weather. The Sri Lanka Navy received the ships at the Colombo and Trincomalee ports with customary naval courtesies. The relief consignment, coordinated by the High Commission ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Demonstrating its continued commitment to national disaster-recovery operations, the Sri Lanka Army has deployed troops across several districts to support the restoration of essential public services and damaged infrastructure. Army personnel of Security Force (Central) have been mobilized to Ambagasdowa, where they are assisting the operations of the local Water Purification centre, en...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) delivered a lecture to participants of Course No 19 of the Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) today (10 December). The Defence Secretary was received by the Commandant of the DSCSC, Major General Shantha Hewage, on his arrival at the DSCSC in Makola this morning. The Course No. 19 includes 123 local partic...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Sri Lanka Army has been deployed to support emergency restoration of several critical irrigation structures severely affected by the recent cyclone, which caused widespread damage across multiple districts. Troops are currently engaged in repair work at the Siyambalagaswewa Tank, where urgent rehabilitation is underway to stabilize the structure and ensure uninterrupted water supply ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, conducted a field visit to Chilaw on 10 December 2025 to inspect ongoing disaster relief efforts. During the visit, the Army Chief inspected the homes of Bombardier W.A. Somasiri of the 15th Field Regiment, Sri Lanka Artillery, in Alivitiya, Kumarakattuwa, and Corporal P.K.K. Karunanayaka of the 1st ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Defence Secretary and Chairman of the Board of Management of the Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC), Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retired), formally handed over 22 new iPads to the College's academic staff today (10 December). The handover took place while the Defence Secretary was attending a lecture for the participants of DSCSC Course No. 19. To begin the...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A consignment of humanitarian aid from the Russian Federation was formally handed over to Sri Lanka today (10 December) during a ceremony at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Sri Lanka, H.E. Levan S. Dzhagaryan, officially handed over the consignment during the ceremony at the BIA. Addressing the gathering, the Russian Ambassador said that t...
India, Dec. 9 -- The prestigious honour is specifically bestowed by Google Play's editorial team to a 'rising star and innovator you probably haven't heard of yet - but won't be able to forget'!Toonsutra makes it to Google Play's 'Best of' list rubbing shoulders with the world's most impressive applications for its quality, user experience and market fitMumbai: December 09, 2025 - In a breakout moment that places Indian storytelling on the global comics map, Toonsutra, India's #1 homegrown webto...
India, Dec. 9 -- On 3 December 2025, when Rajeev Bhatt stepped forward to receive the National Award for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, the thunderous standing ovation that filled the auditorium signified far more than recognition of a single achievement. It was a collective tribute to three decades of unwavering dedication-a quiet yet powerful revolution that transformed how India understands, accepts, and supports children with learning differences. For over thirty years, Rajeev Bha...
India, Dec. 9 -- The United States is known around the world for its wide and flexible higher education system. What makes it especially appealing to students both local and international is the freedom to choose from a huge range of colleges and courses. Whether you want to focus on academics, gain practical job skills, or explore different subjects, the U.S. has something for everyone.Types of Institutions in U.S. Higher EducationThere are nearly 4,000 accredited higher education institutions ...