Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 5 -- Sri Lanka Army issued the following news release: Major General M.S Devapriya USP ndc was invited to the Office of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, along with his family members on 05 June 2025, prior to his retirement from the Sri Lanka Army after completing a distinguished career spanning over 35 years. Brief Profile of the Retiring Senior Officer: Major General M.S. Devapriya USP ndc enlisted in the Regular For...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 5 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The SLAF Women's Cricketer, Corporal Malsha Shahani has delivered an exceptional performance at the prestigious 'Women's Japan Premier League - 2025', held from 27 May to 01 June 2025 in Sano City, Japan. Representing the well-known 'Mamushi' Team, Corporal Malsha Shahani's outstanding performance was instrumental in steering the team to success. Her efforts played a crucial role in clinching the championship ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 5 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Sri Lanka - India Defence Dialogue was held today (Jun 05) at the Defence Headquarters Complex at Sri Jayawardanapura, Kotte. The Sri Lankan delegation was led by Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), while the visiting Indian Defence Secretary Mr. Rajesh Kumar Singh led the Indian delegation. The high-level dialogue focused on strengthening bilateral defence ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 5 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Indian Defence Secretary Mr. Rajesh Kumar Singh, leading a high-level delegation, held separate meetings today (Jun 05) with Sri Lanka's Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara and Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd). The meetings were also attended by the High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, H.E. Santosh Jha, reflecting the importance accor...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 5 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Sri Lanka's newly appointed High Commissioner to India, Ms. Maheshika Kolonne, paid a courtesy call on Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) at the Ministry of Defence today ( June 5). Defence Secretary Thuyacontha warmly welcomed Ms. Kolonne and extended his best wishes for her diplomatic tenure in New Delhi. Before assuming her new role, Ms. Kolonne served as th...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 5 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
India, June 4 -- As India's cities wake up early, parks fill faster, and running clubs multiply in this post-pandemic era, one thing is clear: more Indians are running, but not necessarily with the right gear. Why a growing community of Indian runners is rethinking their gear and how one brand rooted in real-world experience is answering the call. In recent years, the country has seen a measurable surge in recreational runners. According to Strava's 2023 Year In Sport Trend Report, India recor...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 4 -- Sri Lanka Army issued the following news release: Major General M.G.W.W.W.M.C.B Wickramasinghe RWP RSP ndu psc, the Chief of Staff (COS) presided the second Board of Management (BOM) meeting of the Army War College (AWC), Buttala, on 28 May 2025, marking his first official visit to the AWC following his recent appointment. Upon arrival, he was accorded a drive pass at the entrance, followed by a warm welcome at the AWC Headquarters by the Commandant, Major General...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 4 -- Sri Lanka Army issued the following news release: Major General A.H.L.G Amarapala RWP RSP ndc psc, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army and Colonel Commandant of the Corps of Sri Lanka Engineers, conducted an official visit to the 4 (V) Engineer Regiment SLE in Ratmalana on 02 June 2025. The Senior Officer was welcomed in a Guard Turnout, followed by a group photograph and a briefing by the Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel H.P.U Dasanayake USP SLE, on...
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, June 4 -- Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corp. issued the following news: In a landmark moment for Sri Lanka's industrial and construction landscape, Ceylon Energy officially launched the country's first-ever Helical Anchor manufacturing facility on May 8th, 2025, in collaboration with the globally renowned Hubbell Power Systems Inc. (HPS). The inaugural event was graced by Hon. Asoka Ranwala, Member of Parliament, along with high-ranking delegates from Hubbell Power Systems, the Ce...