Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 2 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: Master Warrant Officer M Damith took over duties as the Command Master Warrant Officer (CMWO) of the Sri Lanka Air Force under the auspices of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe today (02 July 2025) at Air Force Headquarters. The Commander handed over the appointment letter to Master Warrant Officer M Damith this morning at the Commanders Office. The Outgoing Command Master Warrant O...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 2 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The Performing Arts Wing (PAW) of SLAF Base Katunayake, originally established as the SLAF Band in 1970, marked its 55th Formation Day yesterday (01 July 2025). Under the guidance of the former Director of Performing Arts, Group Captain Jayerathna Amarasinghe, a series of activities were organized. The commemorative events commenced on 30 May 2025 with a community cleaning project at St. Anne's Church, Kurana....
Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 2 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The Handing Over / Taking Over Parade to mark the Change of Command at SLAF Station Batticaloa was held yesterday (01 July 2025) at the Station Parade Square. The event followed customary proceedings, during which the outgoing Commanding Officer, Group Captain KHMSS Bandara RSP, USP, Pg Dip (Def Mgt), ceremonially handed over command to Group Captain RPDM Ranrajeewana RWP, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), MSc (DAMM), psc...
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, July 2 -- Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corp. issued the following news: The International Institute of Health Sciences (IIHS), Sri Lanka's leading healthcare education provider, has launched three new Executive MBA (EMBA) programmes in response to the growing need for skilled leadership across global healthcare systems. The new offerings, EMBA in Health Administration, EMBA in Digital Health, and EMBA in Aged Care Management are designed for professionals looking to advance their ...
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, July 2 -- Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corp. issued the following news: The Maldives' most prestigious international hospitality trade event, FHA-Maldives 2025, is set to return from 7th to 9th of September at Central Park, Hulhumale, with a powerful lineup of global exhibitors - and this year, Sri Lankan companies are stepping into the spotlight like never before. With participation already confirmed from around the world - from Germany in the west, to the UAE in the Middle East...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 2 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Defence Advisor at the High Commission of the Republic of Maldives in Colombo, Colonel Hassan Amir paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Ministry of Defence today (July 02). The Defence Secretary warmly welcomed Colonel Amir and the discussions centred on enhancing bilateral ties and fostering deeper cooperation in the field of ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 2 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, made his official call on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, at the Navy Headquarters today (02 July 2025). The Commander of the Navy warmly welcomed Air Marshal Edirisinghe to Navy Headquarters, where they engaged in cordial discussions. Subsequently, the two Commanders exchanged mementos to commemorate the occasion. Discl...
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, July 1 -- Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corp. issued the following news: Royal Nursing Home (Pvt) Ltd was honoured with the prestigious title of Most Outstanding Private Ambulance Service of the Year at the Asia Miracle Awards 2025 ceremony held recently at the Taj Samudra Hotel in Colombo. Established in 2007, Royal Nursing Home (Pvt) Ltd is now Sri Lanka's largest and most prominent nursing home network, employing over 1,600 nursing staff. Its ambulance division holds the distinc...
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, July 1 -- Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corp. issued the following news: ATUM Beverages Pvt Ltd, a leading South Indian energy and soft drink manufacturing company, has announced its strategic entry into the Sri Lankan market, aiming to introduce its popular range of beverages and establish a local manufacturing facility. Speaking during a meeting with the Secretary General of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC Sri Lanka), Attorney-at-Law Shanil Fernando, and senior ICC of...
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, July 1 -- The Government of Sri Lanka:News issued the following news release: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized the urgent need to rebuild a disciplined and virtuous society by restoring the spirit of humanity in a social environment where power and wealth have undermined positive values and fostered detrimental ones. The President noted that the Maha Sangha of the country can play a significant role in guiding this transformation. The President made these remar...