Colombo, Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), co-chaired the Quarter-Based Integrated Progress Review Meeting for the fourth quarter of 2025 of the Ministry of Defence today (13 February). The meeting was co-chaired by Mr. S. Hemantha Kumara, Director General of the Department of Project Management and Monitoring of the Ministry of Finance. The Department of Project...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Sri Lanka Navy Ship (SLNS) Sagara and Nandimitra set sail on 11 Feb 26 from the Port of Colombo to Visakhapatnam, India to join the multilateral naval exercise MILAN and International Fleet Review (IFR), hosted by the Indian Navy. The 13th edition of the exercise will be conducted from 17 to 25 Feb 26 at Visakhapatnam and in the waters of the Bay of Bengal. Guided by the theme "United th...
India, Feb. 12 -- Thursday, 12th Feb 2026 : Narayana Hrudayalaya Limited (NHL) has partnered with Centre for CSR & Sustainability Excellence (CCSE), a social arm of Innovative Project Management Services Pvt. Ltd. (IPMS) to launch a Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WaSH) Program in Government Schools across Delhi and Gurugram. The main objective of this program is to improve safe drinking water accessibility, along with upgrading basic sanitation facilities and promoting menstrual hygiene. Th...
India, Feb. 12 -- Kolkata (West Bengal)[India], [January 12]:Vedic astrology, one of India's most ancient knowledge systems, is undergoing a notable transformation in how it is understood and applied in modern life. Once viewed largely as a predictive or belief-driven practice, astrology today is increasingly being recognized as a structured framework for self-awareness and informed decision-making. Among the practitioners contributing to this shift is Astrologer Shree Somok, whose work has help...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Feb. 12 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), attended the 47thanniversary ceremony of the victory of the Islamic Revolution in the Islamic Republic of Iran, as a special guest, held at the ITC Ratnadeepa Hotel in Colombo yesterday (11 February). The event was organised by the Iranian Embassy in Sri Lanka. The special guests were received by the Iranian Ambassador t...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Feb. 12 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A bilateral meeting was held on 09 February, between the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd.), and His Excellency Prince Abdulrahman bin Ayyaf Al-Muqrin, the Deputy Minister of Defence of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at the Saudi Defence Ministry. The meeting took place during Deputy Minister Jayasekara's official visit to the World Defense Show (WDS) in Riyad...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Feb. 12 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Sri Lanka Navy has generated USD 598,250 in foreign exchange revenue within just four (04) months by independently facilitating Onboard Security Team (OBST) operations. This total revenue has been credited to the Government Consolidated Fund for the benefit of the national economy and public welfare. A press briefing regarding these operations was held on 11 Feb 26, at the Department ...
India, Feb. 11 -- Delhi, India - [11 February 2026] :As artificial intelligence rapidly enters education systems worldwide, a critical question remains unanswered:how are teachers actually using AI in real classrooms?Today,TeachBetter.ai released a landmarkresearch report,"How Teachers Are Using AI to Transform Education," highlighting top 10 teacher-led use cases of AI, alongside the launch ofTeachBetter.ai Version 4.0, introducing a powerfulLive Quiz & Poll Generator to enable real-time as...
India, Feb. 11 -- Cafes and patisseries across India are embracing a renaissance in baking-one that celebrates freshness, authenticity and quality. As consumers develop a taste for artisanal breads, delicate pastries, and authentic pizzas, the demand for superior ingredients has never been higher.To meet this need, Pure Flour from Europe, a promotional programme led by the Italian Milling Industry Association (ITALMOPA) and co-funded by the European Union, has entered the market. The initiative ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Feb. 11 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), attended the World Defense Show (WDS) 2026, in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, following an official invitation. The World Defense Show, currently underway from 8 to 12 February, has firmly established itself as a premier global platform for defence and security. This major international event convenes defence indust...