Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 1 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The Inspectorate of Flight Safety, under the leadership of the Director Flight Safety, conducted the 17th Annual Flight Safety Poster Competition Awards Ceremony at Air Force Headquarters this morning (01 September 2026). The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, accompanied by the Chief of Staff, Air Vice Marshal Lasith Sumanaweera, and the Director...
India, Aug. 31 -- Glasgow: Indian-origin academic and politician Prof. Dhruva Kumar has described his recent Glasgow Region election campaign as an important phase of his political journey, reaffirming his commitment to public service and Scotland's political discourse. Born in Bihar, India, Kumar has a professional background spanning academia, trade, media and public affairs. He had earlier contested the **2024 UK Westminster election** and has continued to engage with political a...
India, Aug. 31 -- India is witnessing an unprecedented rise in entrepreneurship, women-led businesses and the creator economy. At the same time, professionals are competing not just on talent, but on visibility, credibility and executive presence. In this evolving landscape, personal branding has become a business strategy rather than a lifestyle choice.Luxury fashion expert and image consultant Disha Vadgama, who has spent over a decade working across luxury fashion, personal styling and image ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 31 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The Adjutant General of the State of Montana National Guard and Head of the Delegation, Brigadier General Trace Thomas, called on the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Vice Marshal Lasitha Sumanaweera, today (31 August 2026). During the meeting, Air Vice Marshal Lasitha Sumanaweera, Brigadier General Thomas and the delegates engaged in productive discussions on matters of bilateral importan...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 31 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: A 6-member delegation from the Indian National Defence College (NDC) visited Air Force Headquarters today (31 August 2026). The delegation was headed by Air Commodore Promeet Bose. The head of the delegation, Air Commodore Promeet Bose, along with a few members, called on the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Air Vice Marshal Lasitha Sumanaweera, where symbolic mementos were exchanged to mark the occasion. Di...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 31 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A delegation from the Indian National Defence College (NDC), led by Ms. Anvita Sinha, Joint Secretary and Senior Directing Staff (Civil Services) of the Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS), met with the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), during a courtesy call at his office in Colombo today (31 August). The visiting delegation, comprising senior foreig...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 31 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Defence Cyber Command (DCC) of the Ministry of Defence successfully conducted a comprehensive Cyber Awareness Programme for officials of the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs on 25 August 2026 at the Galle District Secretariat. In an era where child protection and the advancement of women's rights are increasingly intertwined with the digital environment, this important capacity-bu...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 31 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), chaired Public Day Programs in Anuradhapura and Kurunegala on 29 and 30 August, respectively. The sessions provided an accessible platform for members of the veteran community, their families, and the general public to directly raise their concerns and seek assistance on welfare and service related matters. The prog...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 31 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: The bilateral exercise, 'Atlas Angel - II - 2026,' led by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF), commenced today (31 August 2026) at No 2 Squadron, SLAF Base Katunayake. This comprehensive five-day training will be conducted in partnership with the Montana National Guard (MTNG) and marks a significant collaboration between the United States and Sri Lanka Army, Navy and Police, with the observers from the United Kingd...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 31 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release: SLAF CTS Diyatalawa conducted a medical and dental clinic on 29 August 2026 at Heel-Oya Purana Viharaya, under the guidance of the Commanding Officer Air Commodore Lalith Sugathadasa. The clinic was conducted with the participation of SLAF Medical Officers, a Dental Officer, a Clinical Psychologist and hospital staff. A total of 200 beneficiaries comprising Buddhist monks and civilians, received medical, dent...