Colombo, Sri Lanka, Feb. 3 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A high-level progress review meeting on the renovation of the Pettah Bus Terminal in Colombo was held Today (03 February) at the Ministry of Defence chaired by the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd). During the meeting, a comprehensive review was conducted on the renovation project, which is being implemented by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) with the objective...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Feb. 3 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: In a proactive effort to strengthen the nation's digital security, under the direction of the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence and the Chief of National Intelligence, the Defence Cyber Command (DCC) of the Ministry of Defence conducted its second Cybersecurity Awareness Program on 30 January (2026) for the staff of the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs, including national-level Women...
India, Feb. 2 -- "India's mental well‑being is at a crossroads. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the country carries one of the world's highest treatment gaps in mental health-between 70% and 92% of people needing care do not receive it. With only about one psychiatrist per 100,000 people and an age‑adjusted suicide rate of 21.1 per 100,000, India faces a crisis that touches workplaces, families, and communities alike. Rising stress among youth and professionals make...
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, Feb. 2 -- Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corp. issued the following news: The Sri Lanka Institute of Packaging (SLIP) marked a significant milestone with the successful conclusion of its 50th Annual General Meeting (AGM). The landmark event brought together past presidents, distinguished guests, and members of the Institute, providing an opportunity to reflect on SLIP's journey and reaffirm its commitment to advancing Sri Lanka's packaging industry. Presenting his Annual Report, Pr...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Feb. 2 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The outgoing High Commissioner of Pakistan to Sri Lanka, Major General (Retd) Faheem-Ul-Aziz, paid a farewell calls on the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), and the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), today (02 February). Arriving at the Deputy Minister's office in Colombo, the Pakistani High Commissioner was accorded a warm wel...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Feb. 2 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) accompanied by the Air Force Commander Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, and Chairman of the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) Sajeewa Kanakaratne visited the Central Bus Terminal in Colombo today (2 February) to inspect the ongoing renovation work being carried out there. During the visit, the Defence Secretary reviewed the pr...
India, Jan. 31 -- India, 29th January 2026: Hype, a leading innovator in private aviation, today announced a series of major milestones underscoring its rapid global growth and technological leadership. The company is set to launch operations in France, with initial hubs in Paris and Monaco, following the successful completion of all required groundwork and market preparations.As part of its international expansion strategy, Hype has onboarded prominent global industry leaders, including LV and ...
India, Jan. 30 -- Mumbai, Correspondent - The grand inauguration of the new branch of Adittya Eye Clinic, known for its legacy of quality, compassion, and dedication in eye care, was held with enthusiasm on Monday, January 26, 2026, in Kandivali West. Prior to the inauguration ceremony, a press conference was organized to brief the media about the clinic's advanced medical facilities and services.The inauguration was conducted by MLA Yogesh Sagar, who praised the initiative for providing modern,...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Demonstrating the Ministry of Defence's continued dedication to the welfare of war veterans and War Hero families, Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) presided over the Public Day programme held at the Ministry premises today (30 January). The Public Day offers an opportunity for retired and disabled war veterans, along with the families of fallen heroes, to pre...
India, Jan. 29 -- As India intensifies its focus on large-scale public and institutional infrastructure, Swadeshi Civil Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. (SCIPL) is reinforcing its role as a long-term nation-building partner, approaching five decades of infrastructure development in India with a strong emphasis on leadership, sustainability, and people-centric growth.Nearly 47 years of public and institutional infrastructure development in IndiaDelivery of courts, hospitals, campuses, transport and gover...