India, July 31 -- Asia-Pacific recognition reflects DBS Global University's vision of global recognition, industry-oriented education for engineering and business students, and emerging technology backed by years of enterprise learning, experienced faculty and SAP-focused career outcomes for its students. Dehradun: DBS Global University (DGU), Dehradun, has been honoured with the SAP University Alliances Educational Excellence Award APAC 2026 (Asia-Pacific a region that includes India, Indonesi...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 31 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, has promoted Major General K.V.N.P. Premaratne RSP, USP, nps, psc, who has been serving as the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army, to the rank of Lieutenant General and appointed him as the 26th Commander of the Sri Lanka Army. The letter of appointment was presented to Lieutenant General Premaratne by Secretar...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 31 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Addressing National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets at the opening ceremony of the NCC Inter-Provincial Youth Exchange Programme, held at St. Joseph's College, Trincomalee, on 30 July as the Chief Guest, Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) urged the youth to transform diversity into a catalyst for nation-building. In his address, the Deputy Minister underscored the ...
India, July 30 -- Subheading: Some journeys redefine what it means to dream, persevere, and succeed. Arpitha Lankesh's story is one of resilience, ambition, and unwavering determination proving that no stage in life is too late to chase a dream. Born on 21 August 1979, Arpitha was a bright and academically gifted student from a young age. While life took an early turn when she got married at just 18 years of age, she refused to let marriage become the end of her aspirations. Instead, it bec...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 30 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Today, Sri Lanka joins the global community in observing the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. This day reminds us that human trafficking is not a distant crime. It can occur across borders, within our communities, through workplaces, online platforms, and even behind what appear to be legitimate opportunities. This year's theme, "Trapped Behind the Scam," highlights an alarming...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 30 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Assistant Secretary for North and South Asia of the Australian Department of Defence, Ms. Karen Radford, paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Ministry of Defence today (30 July). She was accompanied by the Defence Adviser of the Australian High Commission in Colombo, Colonel Amanda Johnston and Captain Ben Fennell. During the...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 30 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Ministry of Defence, through the National Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (NAHTTF), marked the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons by organizing the National Conference on "Combatting and Addressing Human Trafficking in Sri Lanka" at the Marriott Hotel, Colombo, today (30 July). The Secretary to the Ministry of Defence and Chairman of the National Anti-Human Trafficking Task F...
India, July 29 -- For decades, homeowners have relied on familiar construction practices to safeguard their homes against natural weather occurrences. But as India's climate becomes increasingly unpredictable, those traditional assumptions are being put to the test. From prolonged monsoons and sudden cloudbursts to rising humidity levels and extreme weather fluctuations, homes today are exposed to conditions that are far more demanding than they were a generation ago. While the effects of clima...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 29 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) chaired a meeting with explosive licensees 28 Jul at the Ministry of Defence premises to discuss key issues affecting the explosives sector and identify practical solutions to address existing challenges and improve regulatory and operational efficiency. During the discussion, explosive licensees presented the challenges they ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 29 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) visited the Doppler Weather Radar Network project site in Puttalam today (29 Jul) to review the progress of the Japanese grant-funded project, which is expected to significantly strengthen Sri Lanka's weather forecasting and early warning capabilities. Upon arrival at the project site, the Defence Secretary was warmly received...