Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 25 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A Poppy Flower was ceremonially pinned on Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) when a delegation of the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen's Association (SLESA) met him at the Defence Ministry, today (25 September). The SLESA delegation, led by its President, Lieutenant Colonel Ajith Siyambalapitiya, met the Defence Secretary at his office this morning. President of the S...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 25 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A high-level United Nations delegation met the Defence Secretary, yesterday (Sep 24) to discuss enhancing collaboration in international peacekeeping missions and strengthening human rights initiatives. The delegation, led by United Nations Resident Coordinator Mr. Marc-Andre Franche and Deputy Director (Protection and Solutions) at the UNHCR Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific Ms....
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 25 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Defence Attache of Mongolia accredited to Sri Lanka, Colonel Odsuren Zayat, paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekera (Retd), today (25, September) at his office in Colombo. The visiting Defence Attache was warmly welcomed by the Deputy Minister and engaged in a cordial discussion covering matters of mutual interest. Colonel Zayat also m...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 25 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Ambassador of France to Sri Lanka H.E. Remi Lambert made a call on the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha, at the Defence Ministry today (25, September). Extending a warm welcome to the French Ambassador, the Defence Secretary engaged in a cordial discussion with him. The meeting exemplified the mutual commitment of France and Sri Lanka in enhancing strategic coope...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 25 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Defence Attache of the Embassy of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, Brigadier General Zaw Moe Lwin paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Defence Ministry, today (25 September). Following a warm reception, the Defence Secretary held a cordial discussion with the Myanmar Defence Attache. During the exchange of views, the mut...
Pune, September, 23 -- Bajaj Markets, a financial marketplace and subsidiary of Bajaj Finserv, simplifies how customers discover and apply for credit cards. Bajaj Markets has partnered with 10+ issuers to provide access to more than 30 credit cards. This all-in-one marketplace empowers users across India to easily compare, select, and apply for credit cards tailored to meet their unique financial needs and lifestyle preferences through a secure and streamlined digital process. The marketplace p...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) and the Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) made a visit to the Indian Naval Ship (INS) 'SATPURA' at the Port of Colombo yesterday (23 September). The INS SATPURA, an Indian Navy frigate, arrived in the island's waters on Saturday morning (20 September) to fulfil its logistical and service require...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The 12th edition of the "Galle Dialogue" International Maritime Conference, organized by the Sri Lanka Navy, commenced today (24 September) at the Wave n' Lake Navy Hall, Welisara, Colombo. The opening ceremony of the conference was graced by the Prime Minister of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. The Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Kanchana Bango...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) convened a meeting with representatives of the fireworks manufacturing industry at the Ministry of Defence today (Sep 24). During the discussion, industry stakeholders outlined the operational and regulatory challenges currently faced by the sector. The Defence Secretary attentively considered their concerns and directed rele...
India, Sept. 23 -- Pune, India -In a landmark moment for India's e-mobility journey,Ajeenkya DY Patil University (ADYPU) in collaboration withDIYguru is set to hostIndia's first-ever Four-Wheeler High Voltage EV Safety Training from25th to 29th September 2025 at its Pune campus. This pioneering initiative forms part of a10-Day EV Campaign (20th-29th September 2025) designed to build cutting-edge technical capacity in India's EV workforce.The program is being organized byDIYguru, India's largest ...