Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 4 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Secretary of the Ministry of Defence of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Lieutenant General (Retd) Muhammad Ali, paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), at his office in Colombo yesterday (03 Jul). Lieutenant General (Retd) Muhammad Ali arrived in Sri Lanka on Wednesday (01 Jul) for an official visit to participate in the 6th Pakista...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 4 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The newly appointed Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando, paid his first official courtesy call on the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), at his office 03 July. The Deputy Minister congratulated Vice Admiral Fernando on his appointment as the 27th Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy. He conveyed his best wishes for a successful tenure and express...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 4 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The National Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (NAHTTF) convened the District Anti-Trafficking Forum (DATF) for Kurunegala District on 02 July 2026 at the Kurunegala District Secretariat, marking the establishment of the fourth District Anti-Trafficking Forum in Sri Lanka, following Kalutara, Trincomalee, and Kandy. The forum was conducted in line with Sri Lanka's National Strategic Actio...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 4 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd.), hosted a reception in honour of the Defence Secretary of Pakistan, Lieutenant General (Retd.) Muhammad Ali, on Saturday (04 July), following the successful conclusion of the 6th Pakistan-Sri Lanka Armed Forces Defence Dialogue. Among those in attendance were the spouse of the Pakistan Defence Secretary, Mrs. Saadia Ali, ...
India, July 3 -- New Delhi, India | July 3, 2026: Coocaa, the smart television brand from Skyworth India Electronics Pvt. Ltd., has announced a limited-period consumer initiative ahead of the upcoming Amazon Prime Day sale, offering an additional two-year extended warranty on its Mini LED television range. Applicable on eligible purchases made between 3rd and 8th July 2026, the offer increases the total warranty coverage from one year to three years and will be automatically applied to qualifyin...
India, July 3 -- As India advances towards Viksit Bharat 2047, the future of work is being reshaped by AI, climate change, and the evolving nature of the informal economy. Building a workforce that is resilient, future-ready, and inclusive has never been more important. To drive this conversation, Samhita is convening leaders from industry, government, philanthropy, and the development sector for a webinar on "Futureproofing Jobs: Skilling for a Viksit Bharat" on 10 July, 4:00-5:30 PM. "Samhita ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 3 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), recently chaired two Public Day programs held in Colombo (01 July) and Pambala, Chilaw (02 July). The first program was held at the Deputy Minister's office in Colombo, where members of the veteran community, families of Tri Forces personnel and members of the public were given the opportunity to present their grievances a...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 3 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd.), chaired a meeting of the High Level Foreign Relief Aid Coordination Committee (HL-FRAC) at his office in Colombo on Wednesday (01 July). The meeting was convened to review the Committee's ongoing work and discuss the final phase of its mandate in coordinating foreign aids (supplies) assistance received for the cyclone...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 3 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The 6th Pakistan - Sri Lanka Armed Forces Defence Dialogue concluded successfully today (03 July) at the Navy Headquarters in the Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayawardanepura, Kotte. The dialogue was co-chaired by the Defence Secretary of Sri Lanka, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), and the Secretary of the Ministry of Defence of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Lieutenan...
India, July 2 -- Leaving behind a stable corporate career, this woman decided to do something for her hometown. Guided by her mother's teachings, Deepika is now a successful entrepreneur- a name that echoes in the travel industry!Deepika Negi was denied vendor contracts. "How will a woman survive in a male-led industry?"Recalls Deepika, the foundation behind one of the most successful travel operators. She says it is very odd for people to accept a woman in the male-led travel industry. Building...