COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, Aug. 15 -- Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corp. issued the following news: The ninth annual Lanka Network Operators Group (LKNOG9) conference took place on July 21, 2025, at the historic Galle Face Hotel in Colombo, gathering a diverse group of network specialists, academics, policymakers, and industry leaders. Participants explored the latest advancements in internet infrastructure, network operations, and innovative technologies shaping Sri Lanka and the broader South Asian region...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The newly appointed Defence Attache of the United Kingdom in Sri Lanka, Colonel Keith Miles, paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), today (Aug 14) at the Ministry of Defence in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte. He met the Defence Secretary, accompanied by the outgoing Defence Attache Colonel Darren Woods. During the cordial discussions, sev...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Reaffirming the Ministry's commitment to the welfare of war veterans and the families of fallen heroes, Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) chaired the Public Day programme at the Ministry premises today (Aug 13). The initiative provided vital support to retired and disabled veterans, as well as to the families of fallen heroes, by helping address their grievanc...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Sri Lanka, H.E. Khaled Nasser Sulaiman AlAmeri, paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Ministry of Defence today (13 Aug). During the cordial discussions, both sides explored avenues to further strengthen bilateral defence cooperation, with a particular focus on defence production, c...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) chaired another meeting at the Defence Ministry today (Aug 12), to review the ongoing measures to mitigate the escalating human-elephant conflict. The discussion placed special emphasis on addressing the damage caused by wild elephants to agricultural lands and the livelihoods of communities across the island. Among other key ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The National Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (NAHTTF) issues an urgent public warning in light of alarming information on new trend wave of human trafficking activities targeting Sri Lankan nationals. Reportedly, organized trafficking syndicates operating cyber scam centers im South East Asia without effective government regulating contents have launched a large-scale recruitment drive...
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, Aug. 9 -- Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corp. issued the following news: The Club Awarding Ceremony organized by Lions Clubs International District 306 was held recently in a grand and prestigious manner at the Royal Colombo Golf Club. The Chief Guest at the event was Hon. Prime Minister's Secretary, Lion. Pradeep Saputhanthri along with District 306 D6 Chairman Lion. Ayesh De Silva. During the event, in recognition of the social service contributions made through the Lions organiz...
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, Aug. 9 -- Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corp. issued the following news: In a momentous celebration of French automotive excellence, Carmart (Pvt) Ltd, the sole authorized importer, distributor & repairer for Peugeot in Sri Lanka, proudly handed over the first batch of brand-new Peugeot 2025 models to a select group of discerning customers at a private event held this week. The occasion marked the official arrival of the highly anticipated Peugeot 2008, 3008, and 5008 SUVs, each em...
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, Aug. 6 -- Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corp. issued the following news: Fly in style with special all-in return Business Class fares as Malaysia Airlines invites travellers to indulge in premium comfort and signature Malaysian Hospitality, now available for booking on Malaysia Airlines website and app Malaysia Airlines continues to redefine premium travel with its exclusive Time for Premium Escapades campaign-an invitation for discerning travellers to embark on unforgettable jour...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 6 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Chief of Mission of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) for Sri Lanka and the Maldives, Ms. Kristin B. Parco, officially handed over the recommendations for the National Strategic Action Plan 2026-2030 to Monitor and Combat Human Trafficking to the Chairman of the National Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force, Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), o...