Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A contingent of 218 personnel, comprising 173 Sri Lanka Army (SLA) and 45 Special Task Force (STF) personnel, departed Sri Lanka 16 October to join the Gang Suppression Force (GSF) mission in Haiti. This deployment follows the departure of another contingent of 280 Sri Lanka Army personnel, including 21 officers and 259 other ranks, on 14 October. These new personnel will join the Sri La...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: 2026-10-17 11:46:11 By SLAF Media 8 Comments -- > CHANGE OF COMMAND AT NO. 61 HELICOPTER FLIGHT SLAF BASE RATMALANA Wing Commander ISB Thibbotumunuwe MSc (Def & Strat Stu), Pg Dip (Def Mgt), psc handed over the command of No. 61 Helicopter Flight at SLAF Base Ratmalana to Wing Commander MWN De Silva on 05 October 2026. The Handing Over / Taking Over was held at the Squadron premises with the participation of...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) visited Army Headquarters today (16 October), where he was received by the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Nilantha Premaratne. During the visit, the Deputy Minister visited the Army Headquarters Operations Room, where he received briefings on the current operational functions and future plans of the Sri Lanka Arm...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) successfully participated in the second edition of the multinational air exercise Tarang Shakti 2026, which concluded on 12 October 2026 at Air Force Station Jodhpur, India. The exercise brought together air forces from seven countries, providing a valuable platform to strengthen operational cooperation, enhance interoperability and foster professional relat...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), attended the Passing Out Parade of the Sri Lanka Air Force as the Chief Guest today (16 October) at the Sri Lanka Air Force Academy, China Bay, Trincomalee. Upon arrival, the Defence Secretary was received by the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, and the Commandant of the SLAF Academy Air Vice Ma...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: 2026-10-16 12:02:07 By SLAF Media 8 Comments -- > COMMISSIONING AND FLYING BREVET AWARDING PARADE OF SRI LANKA AIR FORCE OFFICER CADETS AND LADY OFFICER CADETS HELD UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF THE SECRETARY TO THE MINISTRY OF DEFENSE AT SRI LANKA AIR FORCE ACADEMY CHINA BAY In a momentous display of military tradition and pride, the Commissioning and Flying Brevet Awarding Parade of the Sri Lanka Air Force was he...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The art and craft exhibition and musical concert organised under the 'Brave Hearts' programme, which aims to recognise the invaluable sacrifices of war heroes, appreciate their creativity and further encourage their artistic talents, was held on 14 October at the Grand Maitland Banquet Hall in Colombo. The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), attended the eve...
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India, Oct. 14 -- Kolkata, India, Oct 14, 2026 - Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd has been declared winner of the prestigious Golden Peacock Award for Sustainability (GPAS) 2026 in Chemical sector, by the Institute of Directors (IOD), India, in recognition of its steadfast commitment to embedding sustainability at the core of its business strategy and operations.The Golden Peacock Awards are regarded as a global benchmark of corporate excellence. The awards draw around 1,000 applications each yea...
India, Oct. 14 -- Some outings deserve a little friendly rivalry. A score to chase, a challenge accepted, and a friend who is suddenly very serious about winning - Dwarka, it is time to get your game face on! Masti Zone has opened at Pacific D21 Mall, New Delhi, bringing arcade games, bumper cars, kids' play and virtual reality experiences to the neighbourhood. The Modern Group-owned indoor amusement brand brings with it plenty of reasons to stretch that mall visit a little longer. For families ...