DEPUTY MINISTER CHAIRS COORDINATION MEETING ON INTERIM SHELTER CONSTRUCTION FOR CYCLONE DITWAH AFFECTED COMMUNITIES

Colombo, Sri Lanka, April 27 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A coordination meeting on the construction of interim shelters for communities affected by Cyclone 'Ditwah' was held yesterday (April 26) at the Army Headquarters under the patronage of the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd). The discussion focused on reviewing progress and expediting the implementation of interim shelter projects in the worst affected dis...


DEPUTY MINISTER OF DEFENCE ATTENDS ANZAC DAY DAWN SERVICE IN COLOMBO

Colombo, Sri Lanka, April 27 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), attended the ANZAC Day Dawn Service and paid tribute at the ANZAC memorial monument during the annual commemoration held last Saturday (25 April) at the Jawatta Liveramentu Commonwealth War Cemetery in Colombo. ANZAC Day, commemorated annually on 25 April, marks the first major military engagement of Australian and N...


SRI LANKAN DEFENCE SECRETARY HOLDS SERIES OF HIGH-LEVEL MEETINGS WITH COUNTRY REPRESENTATIVE AT THE UNITED NATIONS

Colombo, Sri Lanka, April 25 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Defence Secretary of Sri Lanka, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), held a series of multilateral meetings on the sidelines of his official visit to the United Nations Headquarters in New York, accompanied by the Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the UN, H.E. Mr. Jayantha Jayasooriya on 23 April (2026). In a bilateral meeting with H.E. Wellington Bencosme, Permanent ...


U.S. PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE TO THE UN AND SRI LANKAN DEFENCE SECRETARY HOLDS TALKS IN NEW YORK

Colombo, Sri Lanka, April 25 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: During the official visit to the United Nations Headquarters in New York, the Sri Lankan Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), together with the Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the UN, H.E. Mr. Jayantha Jayasooriya, held a meeting with H.E. Michael G. Waltz, United States Permanent Representative to the United Nations, on 23 April (2026). The discussio...


SRI LANKAN DEFENCE SECRETARY MEETS PRIME MINISTER AND FORIEGN MINISTER OF HAITI IN NEW YORK

Colombo, Sri Lanka, April 25 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: During his official visit to the United Nations in New York, the Secretary of Defence of Sri Lanka, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), held cordial discussions with the Prime Minister of Haiti, Hon. Alix Didier Fils-Aime, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ms. Raina Forbin. The meeting focused on further strengthening bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and Haiti, with par...


Skillops.ai Recognized in Everest Group's PEAK Matrix Skill Intelligence Platform 2026, Driving AI Innovation from Gwalior, tier-2 India's Heartland

India, April 24 -- Gwalior, India - April 24, 2026 - SkillOps.ai, an AI-powered workforce and work intelligence platform built to empower global enterprises with unparalleled visibility into skills and gaps, today announced it has been positioned as an Aspirant in Everest Group's Skills Intelligence Platforms PEAK Matrix(R) Assessment 2026 report. This independent evaluation assesses 25 leading skills intelligence platforms worldwide on market impact, vision, and capability amid AI-dri...


Dr. Prashant Rathod Pioneers Revolutionary Leech Therapy for Varicose Veins

India, April 24 -- Mumbai, India - April 24, 2026 - Internationally acclaimed Ayurveda Physician and Leech Therapy Expert Dr. Prashant Rathod is transforming the treatment landscape for varicose veins with his groundbreaking, natural leech therapy protocol. With the medical industry increasingly recognizing the limitations of conventional surgical and laser options, Dr. Rathod's innovative approach is emerging as a highly effective, minimally invasive alternative that is drawing global attention...


RAKNA ARAKSHAKA LANKA LTD. HANDS OVER RS. 111 MILLION DIVIDEND TO TREASURY; NET PROFIT SURGES BY 74%

Colombo, Sri Lanka, April 24 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Rakna Arakshaka Lanka Limited (RALL), a leading state-owned enterprise operating under the Ministry of Defence, today (April 23) officially handed over a dividend of Rs. 111,110,014.00 to the General Treasury from its earnings for the 2024/2025 financial year. The Chairman of the company, Brigadier Jude Fernando (Retd), formally presented the cheque for this amount to the Deputy Ministe...


DMI 2026: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity

India, April 23 -- Setting the stage for innovation and industry collaboration, Die & Mould India International Exhibition 2026 (DMI 2026) commenced at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon, Mumbai, on April 21, 2026. Organised by the Tool & Gauge Manufacturers Association of India (TAGMA), DMI 2026 promises to showcase various technological developments for the booming die and mould industry. It highlights the opportunities and challenges and provides a platform for toolmakers to learn...


Genetidoc Genetic Clinic Expands Services to Major Cities Across India, Enabling Wider Access to Genetic Testing and Expert Care

India, April 23 -- Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala: Genetidoc Genetic Clinic and DNA Testing Lab has announced the expansion of its services to all major cities across India, covering nearly 500 locations. Patients and doctors across the country can now access genetic testing and expert consultations through a centralized system.As part of this expansion, individuals from anywhere in India can reach the clinic directly via phone or WhatsApp at +91-808-606-7838 to ask questions, speak to a geneti...