Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The 19th International Research Conference (IRC) of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) commenced today (20 August) at KDU, with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya gracing the inaugural session as the Chief Guest. Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), and Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), also attended the ope...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) chaired a discussion on streamlining Research and Development (R&D) within the Tri Forces in coordination with the Centre for Defence Research and Development (CDRD) at his office on Monday (17 Aug). The discussion focused on developing a coordinated mechanism to strengthen defence research and innovation in line wit...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The annual "Aegis Lexicon 2026" Defence Cyber Exposition, organised by the Defence Cyber Command (DCC) of the Ministry of Defence, was held on 19 August at the Ministry of Defence, with the participation of Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) as the Chief Guest. Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) was also present at the occasion. Ad...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: Responding to a request from the Police OIC Puvarasankulam, the Fire & Rescue Team of SLAF Base Vavuniya, comprising one officer and four firefighters, successfully brought a large-scale forest fire near the University of Vavuniya under control on 19 August 2026. Acting swiftly upon receiving the information in the late afternoon, the team proceeded to the location under the guidance of Base Commander SLAF Ba...
India, Aug. 19 -- Bengaluru, 19 th August 2026- Roamiyo today announced the launch of its travel app, designed to serve as a travel companion throughout the journey from creating an itinerary and coordinating plans to managing changes while on the move.With the global travel app ecosystem continuing to expand, Roamiyo sees an opportunity to support travellers across the full journey from deciding what to do and coordinating with fellow travellers to managing plans once a trip is underway. Follow...
India, Aug. 19 -- New Delhi, India | August 2026: International music festivals are becoming a popular reason for young Indians to travel abroad. Party Passport, a group travel brand founded in 2025, is taking its community-led travel experience to Tomorrowland Thailand in December 2026. The brand is creating travel packages for Indian travellers that bring together the festival, international travel and group experiences. Designed primarily for travellers aged 21-35, Party Passport b...
India, Aug. 19 -- New Delhi, August 2026: For many men, skincare still starts and ends with a face wash. Long hours at work, gym sessions, pollution, sweat and changing weather, however, can leave the skin feeling oily, dull and prone to breakouts. Recognising the need for a simple product that addresses these everyday concerns, Denver has launched its Hydra Boost Face Wash, a 2-in-1 salicylic acid face wash designed for men with normal, oily and acne-prone skin.The idea behind Hydra Boost is st...
India, Aug. 19 -- NEW DELHI, INDIA: Snugs, a family-owned D2C organic baby brand, is strengthening its presence in India's babywearing segment with a range of carriers designed around ergonomics, comfort and safety. Founded by Amil Asokan and co-founder Dr. Anjali, the brand combines in-house manufacturing with medical expertise to develop products for Indian parents.Designed and made in India, the family-owned D2C brand combines medical insight, premium fabrics and in-house manufacturing to dev...
India, Aug. 19 -- Loopie shares what Indian parents should consider when choosing a travel stroller, from safety and ease of folding to everyday durability, while highlighting the features of its Hop stroller.As more Indian families travel with young children, from weekend getaways and airport journeys to everyday city outings, a stroller can play an important role in making travel more convenient. With a wide range of options available, parents often need to consider factors beyond appearance a...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), paid an official visit to the Sri Lanka Navy Headquarters at Defence Headquarters Complex (DHQC) on 18 August. Upon arrival, the Deputy Minister was received by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando. During the visit, the Commander of the Navy and senior naval officers briefed the Deputy Minister on ...