Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 31 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Addressing National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets at the opening ceremony of the NCC Inter-Provincial Youth Exchange Programme, held at St. Joseph's College, Trincomalee, on 30 July as the Chief Guest, Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) urged the youth to transform diversity into a catalyst for nation-building. In his address, the Deputy Minister underscored the ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 31 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training 2026 (CARAT- 26) combined exercise between United States Navy and Sri Lanka Navy concluded on a successful note in Trincomalee today, 31 July 2026. The closing ceremony of the exercise took place at the Sri Lanka Navy Marine Headquarters in Sampoor. The event was attended by the Acting Flag Officer Commanding Naval Fleet, Commodore Dhanesh Pa...
India, July 30 -- Bangalore: Gold Winner Refined Sunflower Oil, the flagship brand of Kaleesuwari Refinery Pvt. Ltd., successfully conducted the prize distribution ceremony of its "Gold Winner - Mandi Dhamaka Sale Lucky Draw Contest", celebrating the loyalty and continued support of retailers and trade partners.The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from retailers, distributors, and company representatives. The programme commenced with an ice-breaking session followed by a welcome addres...
India, July 30 -- The launch collection is inspired by emotions, memories and journeysNational, 30th July, 2026 - Rumi Fine Fragrances, a new Indian luxury fragrance brand announces the launch of a new era of perfumery envisioned by founder Rajnish Kumar, that brings to life the ethos of "French Artistry with Indian Soul". The launch event was graced by Bollywood actress, Diana Penty, famous Indian playback singer, Kunal Ganjawala and French Master Perfumer, Francois Robert among other gues...
India, July 30 -- Subheading: Some journeys redefine what it means to dream, persevere, and succeed. Arpitha Lankesh's story is one of resilience, ambition, and unwavering determination proving that no stage in life is too late to chase a dream. Born on 21 August 1979, Arpitha was a bright and academically gifted student from a young age. While life took an early turn when she got married at just 18 years of age, she refused to let marriage become the end of her aspirations. Instead, it bec...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 30 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Today, Sri Lanka joins the global community in observing the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. This day reminds us that human trafficking is not a distant crime. It can occur across borders, within our communities, through workplaces, online platforms, and even behind what appear to be legitimate opportunities. This year's theme, "Trapped Behind the Scam," highlights an alarming...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 30 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Assistant Secretary for North and South Asia of the Australian Department of Defence, Ms. Karen Radford, paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Ministry of Defence today (30 July). She was accompanied by the Defence Adviser of the Australian High Commission in Colombo, Colonel Amanda Johnston and Captain Ben Fennell. During the...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 30 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Ministry of Defence, through the National Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (NAHTTF), marked the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons by organizing the National Conference on "Combatting and Addressing Human Trafficking in Sri Lanka" at the Marriott Hotel, Colombo, today (30 July). The Secretary to the Ministry of Defence and Chairman of the National Anti-Human Trafficking Task F...
India, July 29 -- Mumbai, India | July 29,2026 - MIDASX, India's first AI powered open architecture B2B2C multi asset wealth marketplace, today announced the launch of India's first B2B2C platform for international equity investing. The platform enables financial institutions, wealth managers, brokers and retail investors to access leading global equity markets through a single, integrated technology ecosystem while leveraging AI powered research and portfolio intelligence to make informed inves...
India, July 29 -- Singapore: India has once again demonstrated its growing excellence in mathematics by delivering an outstanding performance at the Singapore International Math Olympiad Challenge (SIMOC) 2026, one of the world's most prestigious international mathematics competitions. Held in Singapore, the event brought together thousands of talented students from more than 40 countries, providing a global platform for young mathematical minds to compete, collaborate, and innovate.Representing...