BATTICALOA SPECIAL DISTRICT COORDINATION COMMITTEE MEETING

Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 20 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Special Attention to be given in Upcoming Budget for Rural Roads, Drinking Water Supply and Waste Management. - President Issues Directives at Batticaloa Special District Coordination Committee Meeting President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that special attention will be given in the forthcoming Budget towards the development of rural roads, the provision of drinking water, and resolv...


INDIAN CHIEF OF AIR STAFF CALLS ON DEPUTY MINISTER OF DEFENCE

Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 20 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh PVSM, AVSM, paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), at the Deputy Minister's Office in Colombo yesterday (19 May). During the meeting, the Deputy Minister held cordial discussions with Air Chief Marshal Singh on matters of bilateral importance and m...


DIGITAL SYSTEMS LAUNCHED TO STRENGTHEN SUPPORT FOR CYCLONE DITWAH AFFECTED COMMUNITIES

Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 20 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The National Disaster Relief Services Centre (NDRSC), operating under the Ministry of Defence, launched two new digital platforms on 18 May aimed at enhancing support services for communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah. The Digital Compensation Management System and the Community Inquiry Mechanism were officially unveiled at a ceremony held at the BMICH graced by the Deputy Minister of Def...


STEPS INITIATED TO SAFEGUARD SRI LANKA'S MARITIME HERITAGE

Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 20 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Taking a decisive step toward safeguarding Sri Lanka's maritime heritage, a high level discussion was held on18 May at the Ministry of Environment. Jointly chaired by Deputy Minister of Environment Mr. Anton Jayakody and Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), the meeting focused on the urgent need to prevent environmental pollution and protect the coastal waters ...


Innefu Labs Empanelled by National e-Governance Division (NeGD) to Accelerate AI Adoption Across Government Departments.

India, May 19 -- Innefu Labs, an AI-driven company providing cutting edge Data Analytics and Information Security solutions to National Security agencies, today announced its empanelment with the National e-Governance Division (NeGD) under the Government of India's flagship Digital India programme. Innefu Labs has been selected among only 6 agencies shortlisted from over 80 applicants, marking a significant milestone in its mission to drive large-scale AI innovation for governance. As part of i...


Indian Railways Embraces AI-Driven Workforce Verification System' 1.2 Million Employees.

India, May 19 -- India's largest employer begins deployment of offline facial verification and tamper-proof blockchain records across its 1.2 million-strong workforce, building on technology that cut ghost employee fraud by 90% in prior government deployments Indian Railways has commenced the implementation of DRISHTI, an AI and blockchain-powered Smart Workforce Management System that uses facial recognition and tamper-proof digital records to verify worker attendance and prevent fraud, being ...


17TH NATIONAL WAR HEROES' DAY COMMEMORATION HELD WITH PRIDE UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF THE PRESIDENT

Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 19 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: We will move forward fearlessly and with determination on the path towards the unity, development and prosperity they envisioned for the country Founded upon Buddhism, which is rooted in boundless loving-kindness, non-violence and compassion towards all living beings, our country has, for centuries, upheld values where humanity prevails over ethnic divisions What a remarkable nation can ...


DEPUTY MINISTER OF DEFENCE VISITS WAR HEROES AT MIHINDU SETH MEDURA

Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 19 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: In commemoration of National War Heroes Day, Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) visited the Mihindu Seth Medura in Attidiya today (19 May). The Deputy Minister, accompanied by the Commanders of the Army and Navy, spent time with inmates of the home who had sustained critical injuries and were rendered differently abled during the decades-long armed conflict. ...


INDIAN CHIEF OF AIR STAFF CALLS ON DEFENCE SECRETARY

Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 19 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh PVSM, AVSM, paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Ministry of Defence today (19 May). During the meeting, the Defence Secretary held cordial discussions with Air Chief Marshal Singh on matters of bilateral importance and mutual interest. Seni...


NATIONAL WAR HEROES DAY COMMEMORATION

Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 19 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....