India, Nov. 5 -- NEW DELHI: Exactly 470 years ago, on November 5, 1556, a stray arrow at the Second Battle of Panipat ended the reign of Samrat Hemchandra Vikramaditya, popularly known as Hemu, the last Hindu emperor to sit on the throne of Delhi and the supreme commander who led the Afghan Empire of Hindustan. While history textbooks have long reduced his rise to a footnote or dismissed him as a mere "vegetable vendor," new research sheds light on the economic and strategic masterstroke that po...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 5 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A special discussion on the successful implementation of the national programme to hand over thousands of newly constructed houses to beneficiaries across the island was held at the Parliament Complex on 04 November. Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd.) participated in the discussion, during which matters relating to the handover of houses constructed with fin...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 5 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Sri Lanka Navy intercepted a local multi-day fishing trawler smuggling approximately 189kg and 246g of methamphetamine (ice) and heroin on the high seas south of Sri Lanka, taking 5 suspects into naval custody. The trawler, carrying 10 sacks of narcotics and the suspects, was brought to the Dikkowita Fisheries Harbour this morning, 5 November 2026, for further legal and investigative ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 5 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A delegation of the Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League (RCEL), including the Chairman of the Standing Committee on Welfare Programmes (SCOWP), Mrs Evelyn Strouts, and Controller Finance, Colonel B. Pasan Kularatne (Retd), met the Defence Secretary at the Ministry of Defence today (05 November). During the meeting, the delegation briefed the Defence Secretary on the work carried out by ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 5 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The outgoing Australian Defence Attache, Colonel Amanda Johnston, and the newly appointed Defence Attache, Captain Ben Fennell, called on Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) at the Parliament Complex on 4th November. The meeting provided an opportunity to formally introduce the incoming Defence Attache and mark the conclusion of Colonel Johnston's tenure in Sr...
India, Nov. 4 -- The update introduces ColorOS Smoothness Boost, Living Flow Design, enhanced system performance and intelligent AI experiences that make everyday smartphone use more intuitive New Delhi, 4th November 2026: OPPO India today announced the availability of ColorOS 17 for the OPPO F35 Series, bringing its latest and most advanced operating system experience to F Series users. Recognised as the Best Operating System, ColorOS 17 combines fluid animations and enhanced system performance...
India, Nov. 4 -- Manchester Global School (MGS), Hyderabad, hosted the second edition of the prestigious English Language and Literature Meet-Up in October, bringing together 58 educators from across India for a day of professional exchange, insightful discussions, and collaborative learning. The gathering provided a platform for educators to engage with key questions shaping the teaching of English A: Language and Literature.The programme brought together session leaders who approached the subj...
India, Nov. 4 -- National, 4th November 2026: Archies, one of India's leading gifting and lifestyle brands, has unveiled its Diwali 2026 digital video campaign, 'A Gift That Keeps Walking'. Bringing together the spirit of Diwali, creative expression and meaningful gifting, the campaign features Archies' association with Elephant Parade, a Thailand-origin art brand and social enterprise committed to elephant welfare. Through a visually engaging narrative, the campaign celebrates how a thoughtful ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: 2026-11-04 23:36:53 By SLAF Media 8 Comments -- > CHANGE OF COMMAND AT AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING SUPPORT WING SLAF BASE RATMALANA The Change of Command official parade of Aeronautical Engineering Support Wing Sri Lanka Air Force Base Ratmalana was held on 03 November 2026 and the traditional handing over/taking over parade took place at the Base Parade Square. The Commanding Officer, Group Captain RMLGNL Rajas...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: 2026-11-04 23:16:44 By SLAF Media 8 Comments -- > INTER-UNIT BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP 2026 The Inter-Unit Basketball Championship 2026 was held at the Air Force Health Management Centre, Thummulla, from 29 October 2026 to 03 November 2026, with the finals conducted yesterday (03 November 2026) successfully. The Chief of Staff, Air Vice Marshal Lasitha Sumanaweera, graced the finals and award ceremony as the Ch...