Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 17 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Ambassador of France to Sri Lanka, H.E. Mr. Remi Lambert, met the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Ministry of Defence today (17 June). During the meeting, the Defence Secretary and the French Ambassador held cordial discussions on matters of mutual interest and explored avenues to further strengthen defence cooperation, capacity building, and bi...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 17 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Tri-Forces of Sri Lanka are actively contributing to the ongoing national dengue prevention campaign, demonstrating their continued commitment to public health and community well-being. These programmes are being conducted at Tri-Forces establishments across the country. Personnel of the Sri Lanka Army, Navy and Air Force have joined hands with health authorities, local government in...
India, June 16 -- Forward this to someone who still hasn't figured out what to gift their father. Father's Day 2026 is 21 June. You have days, not weeks.There is a photograph sitting in my phone that I keep coming back to.My father, at a family lunch last year, glancing down at his wrist mid-conversation. Nothing dramatic. He was just checking the time. But that watch - a simple analog with a worn leather strap - was given to him by my mother seventeen years ago. He has worn it almost every sing...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 16 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A consignment of stores donated by India to the Sri Lanka Army was officially handed over at a ceremony held at Army Headquarters, Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte, today (16 June). The consignment of military stores and a trauma care system, valued at more than USD 5 million and provided under the Government of India's Grant Assistance programme, was formally han...
India, June 15 -- Abhay Bhutada Foundation has partnered with the Ultimate Pickleball League - Pune Edition 2026, continuing its support for various sporting initiatives that encourage a stronger culture of fitness among people. The tournament is scheduled to take place in Pune on 9th and 10th May 2026, with participation expected from more than 180 players, including several leading names in the sport. The association reflects the Foundation's continued engagement in initiatives that encourage...
India, June 15 -- A study conducted by FindMyCollege, covering more than 1 lakh active IT jobs in the current market, finds the pay ladder starting at a median of ₹2.6 LPA (lakhs per annum), rising to ₹25 LPA for experienced roles. However, a new mid-career band gap has emerged. This segment has also been historically the largest in the Indian IT sector, making up nearly 57% of the IT hirings in the market. But, currently, its getting strangled due to artificial intelligence consolidating many r...
India, June 15 -- The Indian fashion industry continues to evolve rapidly, driven by changing consumer preferences, digital commerce, and the growing demand for affordable yet stylish apparel. Amid this transformation, ZAKH has emerged as a promising new entrant with a clear vision of making contemporary fashion accessible to a wider audience. Founded in September 2025 and operational since April 2026, the Delhi-based brand is steadily building its presence in the highly competitive fashion mark...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 15 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: As digital transformation accelerates across public sectors, safeguarding sensitive government data and public trust has become a paramount priority. Responding to this critical need, the Defence Cyber Command (DCC) successfully conducted a comprehensive, two day intensive training programme on cybersecurity from 11-12 June 2026 at the North Western Training Institute in Wariyapola. The ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 15 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The newly appointed Defence Attache of the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Sri Lanka, Senior Colonel Fu Xiao, paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), at his office in Colombo today (15 Jun). During the meeting, the Deputy Minister and the Chinese Defence Attache engaged in cordial discussions on matters of bilateral defe...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 15 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) co-chaired a progress review meeting on the ongoing 'Pride of Warriorpreneurship' programme with the Hon. Deputy Minister of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeysinghe at the Deputy Minister of Defence's Office in Colombo today (15 Jun). The meeting focused on reviewing the progress achieved unde...