Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 22 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The third edition of the Sri Lanka Air Force "Culinary Arts Competition 2026" concluded successfully on 22 August 2026 at Sigiriya, under the patronage of Air Vice Marshal Lasitha Sumanaweera, Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Air Force. Jointly organized by the Sri Lanka Air Force and the Chefs' Association of Sri Lanka in accordance with World Association of Chefs' Societies (WACS) standards, the competition a...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 22 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: A workshop on "Results-Based Management" was conducted at Air Force Headquarters on 18 August 2026, on the initiative of the Director General Planning, to enhance understanding and strengthen the implementation of the Organisational Results Framework (ORF) within the Sri Lanka Air Force, in line with the directives of the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development through the Ministry of Defence. T...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), attended a reception hosted by the High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, H.E. Mr. Santosh Jha, at the Indian House in Colombo last evening (20 August), in honour of the Indian and Sri Lankan men's cricket teams participating in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship series. The occasion provided an opportunity for the pl...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake instructed the security forces to expedite the release and return of lands in the Northern and Eastern Provinces that were taken over during the conflict and have now been identified as no longer required for security purposes. The President issued these instructions while participating in a discussion held at the Parliamentary Complex today (20) on exp...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), chaired a meeting at the Ministry of Defence on 20 August to assess the potential impacts of El Niño on Sri Lanka and review measures to enhance preparedness and response to possible weather-related challenges. The meeting mainly focused on the current situation, forecasts and predictions relating to El Niño, i...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The Fire and Rescue Service of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) successfully conducted the Annual Fire Evacuation Drill at the Headquarters of Development Holding (Pvt) Ltd (DHPL), Nawam Mawatha, Colombo 02, on 21 August 2026, with the aim of enhancing emergency preparedness, strengthening inter-agency coordination and assessing operational readiness in high-rise fire and rescue scenarios. The exercise was cond...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The Change of Command at No 5 Fighter Squadron, SLAF Base Katunayake was held on 20 August 2026 where Group Captain SMMMM Senanayake WWV, RSP and Three Bars, USP, MMS (Mil Com-PRC), BSc (Mgt), AMITD (SL), psc, qfi handed over the command to Wing Commander MDR Perera MLRHRM, BSc (Mgt), qfi. The traditional handing over taking over parade was conducted at the squadron premises with the participation of squadron ...
India, Aug. 20 -- 20 August 2026. For many Indian travellers, Europe is one of those holidays that stays on the wishlist for years.Paris, Switzerland, Amsterdam, Italy, Austria, Germany and the many cities, and landscapes in between have always held a special place in the imagination of Indian travellers. But turning that dream into an actual holiday involves more than simply deciding where to go.There are flights to book, hotels to choose, visas to arrange, transportation between cities, sights...
India, Aug. 20 -- Bangalore, India - August 20, 2026: India's hospitality sector is undergoing a major digital transformation as travellers increasingly use mobile apps to search, compare, and reserve accommodation. From last-minute business trips to family holidays, today's guests expect convenience, transparent pricing, secure payments, and instant confirmation. all from their smartphones.This shift has made an easy-to-use mobile app for hotel booking an essential travel companion. Instead of ...
India, Aug. 20 -- National, 20th August 2026 : HP Global today announced its foray into the Haridwar real estate market with the launch of Amrit Aarogyam Phase-II, a premium residential project entailing an investment of approximately Rs 100 crore. Spread across nearly 2.5 lakh sq ft, the project will offer 200 units across a mix of configurations, catering to buyers seeking a home rooted in spirituality, wellness, and holistic living.200-unit residential project spread acros...