Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 24 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), gracing the ceremony as the chief guest delivered special remarks at the Reflection Workshop of the Asian Preparedness Partnership (APP), held at the Cinnamon Life at the City of Dreams in Colombo on Wednesday (July 23). The two-day workshop, held under the theme "Sustaining Collaboration: Advancing the Future of National Pre...
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, July 23 -- Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corp. issued the following news: The International Institute of Health Sciences (IIHS) recently celebrated the second anniversary of its Multiversity campus in Kerawalapitiya, bringing together students, staff, and guests to mark two years of activity at the purpose-built facility. The Multiversity campus, opened in 2023, is an extension of IIHS's long-standing presence in healthcare and higher education. Founded over two decades ago, the i...
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, July 23 -- Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corp. issued the following news: Samson Rubber Industries, the manufacturer and distributor of Lotus Tyres, recently rewarded its top-performing dealers and their families with overseas and local travel experiences offering trips to Bangkok for the top achievers and a relaxing two-day stay at the RIU Hotel in Ahungalla for other high-performing dealers. These rewards were part of the company's annual sales promotion programme, organised to r...
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, July 23 -- Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corp. issued the following news: The Grand Kandyan Hotel made an impressive mark at the 'Culinary Art Competition 2025', organised by the Chef Guild of Lanka and held at the BMICH from 13th to 15th June 2025. The hotel's talented culinary team brought home a total of 34 medals, including a mix of Gold, Silver and Bronze, showcasing their exceptional skills and creativity. Among the top accolades were: 'Most Outstanding Gold Medal for CBL A...
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COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, July 23 -- Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corp. issued the following news: Achieving a major milestone in its goal towards achieving net zero, Citizens Development Business Finance PLC (CDB) of Sri Lanka concluded Phase I of its Climate Transition Plan. With technical assistance received from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and support from the European Union under their 'Accelerating Climate Smart and Inclusive Infrastructure in South Asia (ACSIIS)' program, this founda...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 23 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The 60th National Day of the Republic of Maldives was celebrated with grandeur and diplomatic fervor at a formal ceremony held at the Cinnamon Life - City of Dreams Hotel in Colombo yesterday (Jul 22). Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) also attended the ceremony held last evening. His Excellency Masood Imad, Ambassador of the Maldives to Sri Lanka, officially ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 23 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), chaired a meeting last week to address long-standing issues affecting the Ranajayapura Ranaviru Housing Complex in Ipalogama. The session aimed to chart a sustainable path forward by appointing a dedicated committee to investigate and resolve the pressing challenges confronting the residents, comprising retired, disabled a...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 22 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Chief of General Staff of the Pakistan Army, Lieutenant General Syed Aamer Raza, undertook an official visit to Sri Lanka today (Jul 22), during which he paid courtesy calls on the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) and the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), on separate occasions. Lieutenant General Raza was accompanied by C...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 21 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), held a meeting today (Jul 21) with the Defence Attache of the United States (US) to Sri Lanka, Lieutenant Colonel Matthew House, at his office in Colombo. U.S. Defence Attache was accompanied by Assistant Defence Attache, Mr. Seth Nevins. Upon their arrival, Major General Jayasekara (Retd) extended a warm welcome to the U...