Colombo, Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Demonstrating the Ministry of Defence's continued dedication to the welfare of war veterans and War Hero families, Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) presided over the Public Day programme held at the Ministry premises today (30 January). The Public Day offers an opportunity for retired and disabled war veterans, along with the families of fallen heroes, to pre...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The arrangements and preparations for the upcoming 78th National Independence Day celebrations were outlined at a media briefing held today (29 January) at the Department of Government Information. The briefing was attended by the Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government, Hon. Minister A. H. M. H. Abayarathna; the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sam...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Australian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, His Excellency Mathew Duckworth, paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Ministry of Defence today (29 January). The meeting was held in a cordial and constructive atmosphere, during which both parties engaged in discussions on matters of mutual interest and the further strengthening...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Colombo - The National Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (NAHTTF) officially launched the National Strategic Action Plan to Monitor and Combat Human Trafficking (2026-2030) on 28 January 2026, reaffirming Sri Lanka's strong commitment to eliminating all forms of human trafficking and strengthening coordinated national responses. The launch was held under the patronage of the Hon. Prim...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: His Excellency the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Sri Lanka, Mr. Wiebe de Boer paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), at his office in Colombo yesterday (26 Jan). The meeting, marked by cordiality and mutual respect, centered on matters of shared interest and explored avenues to further deepen the longstanding bilat...
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, Jan. 26 -- Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corp. issued the following news: Fashion Bug has been honoured with the People's Pinnacle Retail Textile Service Excellence Award 2025, reaffirming the brand's long-standing commitment to customer satisfaction and service excellence. The award was presented at the People's Pinnacle Awards 2025, held at the Shangri-La Colombo, Sri Lanka's largest award ceremony, recognising over 300 leading companies for excellence. The award reflects the tr...
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, Jan. 25 -- Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corp. issued the following news: Casons Taxi has rebranded as The Taxi Company, effective 10 January 2026, marking the next phase of the company's evolution with a refreshed identity, new logo, and enhanced digital presence. "Importantly, this is a brand identity update while operations and service delivery remain unchanged, with no disruption to corporate transport services during the transition," said CEO Zufer Ahamed. Casons Taxi commen...
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, Jan. 25 -- Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corp. issued the following news: Icon V Talpe, an iconic oceanfront hotel style residential development by (www.odiliyaresidencies.lk) Odiliya Group Ltd, is redefining luxury coastal living along Sri Lanka's picturesque southern coastline. Strategically located in Talpe, just minutes from Galle and the Southern Expressway, the development has attracted strong interest from overseas Sri Lankans and international investors and foreigners with ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Jan. 24 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: In a significant move to strengthen community engagement, the Ministry of Defence has launched the 'Public Day' initiative. This program is designed to establish a direct and accessible channel of communication, allowing the Ministry to listen, understand, and collaboratively address the concerns of the retired and disabled veterans, the families of the fallen and the general public to sh...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Jan. 23 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) yesterday deployed its 11th Aviation Contingent to the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), while the main group of the 10th SLAF Aviation Contingent returned home after completing a one-year deployment. According to SLAF media sources, the 11th Contingent, which departed Sri Lanka on 21 January, consists of 22 offi...