Colombo, Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The arrangements and preparations for the upcoming 78th National Independence Day celebrations were outlined at a media briefing held today (29 January) at the Department of Government Information. The briefing was attended by the Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government, Hon. Minister A. H. M. H. Abayarathna; the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sam...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Australian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, His Excellency Mathew Duckworth, paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Ministry of Defence today (29 January). The meeting was held in a cordial and constructive atmosphere, during which both parties engaged in discussions on matters of mutual interest and the further strengthening...
New Delhi, Jan. 28 -- Piccadily Agro Industries Limited (PAIL), India's fastest-growing premium alco-bev manufacturer, delivered a standout Q3 FY26, powered by surging demand for its single malt and premium portfolio, driving robust growth and performance. Revenue Rises 52.5% YoY To Rs 313.8 Crore As Premium Alco-Bev Brands Boost Profitability Financial Highlights - Q3 FY26 (YoY comparison) Revenue from Operations stood at Rs 313.80 crore , registering a robust 52.5% growth over Rs 20...
India, Jan. 28 -- Bengaluru, India - January 27, 2026 - Spydra, a low-code asset tokenization platform, today announced the release of its new Custodial Wallet for Investors capability for public-chain token stores-designed to remove one of the biggest adoption hurdles in tokenized investing: the requirement that every investor must first become a "crypto power user."For many first-time investors, the path to buying tokens still involves installing browser wallets, managing seed phrases, underst...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Colombo - The National Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (NAHTTF) officially launched the National Strategic Action Plan to Monitor and Combat Human Trafficking (2026-2030) on 28 January 2026, reaffirming Sri Lanka's strong commitment to eliminating all forms of human trafficking and strengthening coordinated national responses. The launch was held under the patronage of the Hon. Prim...
India, Jan. 27 -- Bengaluru: The 2026 edition of HortiConnect India Expo, scheduled from October 1 to 3 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), will see an expanded focus as it begins to engage more directly with India's wider agriculture sector. The trade fair will be co-hosted by Messe Muenchen India in partnership with Bengaluru-based HortiConnect Global Pvt. Ltd.Originally positioned as an international-standard trade fair centred on horticulture, the organisers said the bro...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: His Excellency the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Sri Lanka, Mr. Wiebe de Boer paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), at his office in Colombo yesterday (26 Jan). The meeting, marked by cordiality and mutual respect, centered on matters of shared interest and explored avenues to further deepen the longstanding bilat...
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, Jan. 26 -- Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corp. issued the following news: Fashion Bug has been honoured with the People's Pinnacle Retail Textile Service Excellence Award 2025, reaffirming the brand's long-standing commitment to customer satisfaction and service excellence. The award was presented at the People's Pinnacle Awards 2025, held at the Shangri-La Colombo, Sri Lanka's largest award ceremony, recognising over 300 leading companies for excellence. The award reflects the tr...
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, Jan. 25 -- Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corp. issued the following news: Casons Taxi has rebranded as The Taxi Company, effective 10 January 2026, marking the next phase of the company's evolution with a refreshed identity, new logo, and enhanced digital presence. "Importantly, this is a brand identity update while operations and service delivery remain unchanged, with no disruption to corporate transport services during the transition," said CEO Zufer Ahamed. Casons Taxi commen...
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, Jan. 25 -- Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corp. issued the following news: Icon V Talpe, an iconic oceanfront hotel style residential development by (www.odiliyaresidencies.lk) Odiliya Group Ltd, is redefining luxury coastal living along Sri Lanka's picturesque southern coastline. Strategically located in Talpe, just minutes from Galle and the Southern Expressway, the development has attracted strong interest from overseas Sri Lankans and international investors and foreigners with ...