COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, June 4 -- Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corp. issued the following news: June 5 on the occasion of World Environment Day 2025, the Sri Lanka Institute of Packaging (SLIP) proudly reaffirms its unwavering dedication to promoting sustainable packaging practices and supporting both national and global environmental objectives. Observed annually on June 5, World Environment Day stands as the United Nations' flagship campaign to raise awareness and inspire action to protect our planet. ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 4 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Sri Lanka Navy successfully wrapped up a two-week regional training programme, organized by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The programme featured two key training modules: the UNODC's Regional Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) course, and a Maritime Domain Awareness session. The training took place at the Special Boat Squadron Headquarters (SBSHQ) and Sobe...
India, June 3 -- Sparsh Masala, the family-led spice brand known for its tagline'Touch of Purity', has taken a bold new step in its growth journey by signing Indian cinema icon Prabhudeva as its official brand ambassador. This collaboration marks a major milestone in the brand's evolution, reinforcing its commitment to purity, quality, and cultural resonance.Founded in 2006 by Mr. Shivakumariah, a former Army officer, and Mrs. Sneha Shivakumar, Sparsh Masala has grown from a modest home venture ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 3 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The No. 4 VVIP/VIP Helicopter Squadron of the Sri Lanka Air Force commemorated its 60th anniversary on 01 June 2025, marking six decades of dedicated service to the nation. The celebrations began with a formal working parade attended by all squadron personnel. To mark this milestone, a series of religious and community-focused events were organized. A pirith chanting ceremony followed by an alms-giving was hel...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 3 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The Directorate of Information Technology of the SLAF plays a leading role in the development of a new National Education Management System, recently announced by the Ministry of Education. This initiative forms a key part of the government's broader efforts to digitise and improve the management of the education sector. The project was formally discussed during a meeting held at the Ministry of Education yest...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 3 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) conducted an inspection tour of the Batticaloa region in the Eastern Province today (June 03), with the objective of evaluating the prevailing security situation. During his visit, the Defence Secretary held discussions with senior officers from the tri-services and the police, stationed in the area, focusing on current securit...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 3 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: An Australian delegation led by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of Australia, Hon. Richard Marles, held bilateral discussions with Sri Lanka's Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), today (03 June) at the Deputy Minister's Office in Colombo. Australian High Commissioner in Colombo H.E. Paul Stephens also joined the discussions. The meeting foc...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 3 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: As part of an initiative to enhance the legal knowledge and regulatory awareness of SLAF pilots, a lecture series on Air Law and related subjects has been conducted by the Director Supplies and Services, Group Captain Kapila De Silva, who is currently serving in the Directorate of Logistics. The programme aimed to strengthen the understanding of International Aviation Law among aircrew, thereby supporting their...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 3 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The No. 111 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Squadron at SLAF Base Vavuniya, celebrated its 17th anniversary on 01 June 2025. To commemorate the occasion, the customary working parade was held at the squadron parade ground and was reviewed by the Commanding Officer, Wing Commander PWDB Rathnayake. The origin of UAV operations in Sri Lanka trace back to 1996, with the formation of No. 11 UAV Flight at SLAF Base Hi...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 3 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence of Australia, the Hon. Richard Marles, arrived in Sri Lanka today (03 June 2025) for an official visit. The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, was among the dignitaries present at Bandaranaike International Airport to bid farewell to the departing Deputy Prime Minister. The Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, H...