Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 24 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The United Nations Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka, Mr. Marc-Andre Franche, and the World Food Programme (WFP) Representative and Country Director, Mr. Philip Ward, met with Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) for a discussion at the Ministry of Defence today (24 June). The meeting focused on the World Food Programme's ongoing work in Sri Lanka and provided an...
India, June 23 -- Bengaluru and Noida challenge invites developers, students and innovators to create practical cross-device AI experiences powered by Snapdragon platforms. Registrations for the Bengaluru edition are open until June 28, 2026 and the Noida edition till July 5, 2026. June 23, 2026, Bengaluru: Qualcomm India today announced the Snapdragon Multiverse Hackathon, a two-city developer challenge in Bengaluru and Noida that invites developers, students and innovators to build practical ...
India, June 23 -- New Delhi, 23 June 2026: On the occasion of International Yoga Day, SR Capital Senior Secondary School, Delhi, organised a yoga programme in the school premises. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from students and teachers, who came together to practise various yoga asanas, pranayama, and meditation.The programme aimed to spread awareness about the importance of yoga in daily life and its role in promoting physical fitness, mental balance, concentration, discipline...
India, June 21 -- On the occasion of International Yoga Day, a community yoga session was organized at Millennium Apartment on Sunday morning. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from senior citizens, youth, and women. While senior citizens inspired everyone with their experience and discipline, the youth infused the event with fresh energy through their enthusiastic participation. This beautiful coming together of generations demonstrated that yoga is not limited by age but is a wa...
India, June 23 -- New Delhi, India: Tuesday 23.06.2026: As affluent Indian travelers increasingly seek personalised and experience-driven journeys over conventional package holidays, Delhi-based luxury travel specialist Journeys N Tales (JNT) is witnessing strong demand for bespoke travel experiences tailored to individual lifestyles, interests and aspirations.According to industry estimates, India's luxury travel segment continues to expand rapidly as travelers prioritise meaningful experiences...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 23 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The 'World Hydrography Day 2026' commemorative ceremony, organized by the Sri Lanka Navy in collaboration with the Sri Lanka National Hydrographic Office, was held today (23 June) at the "Wave n' Lake" Navy Hall in Welisara, commemorating the global observance that highlights the vital role of hydrography in navigational safety, marine environmental protection, and the sustainable use of ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 23 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The United States delivered an advanced Fleet Broadband satellite communication system to the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN), significantly enhancing maritime connectivity and operational capabilities across the Sri Lanka Navy's Offshore Patrol Fleet. The announcement was made during a special reception held onboard SLNS Gajabahu at the Port of Colombo on 22 June. The event was attended by Hon. De...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 23 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: General Kevin B. Schneider, Commander of the United States Pacific Air Forces (PACAF), who is currently on a three day official visit to Sri Lanka from 21 to 24 June 2026, paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), at his office in Colombo on 22 June. The Deputy Minister expressed his pleasure at the visit, noting that such high level e...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 23 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Commander of the United States Pacific Air Forces (PACAF), General Kevin B. Schneider, paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Ministry of Defence today (23 June). The Defence Secretary warmly welcomed General Schneider and, during the cordial discussion, expressed his appreciation for the longstanding partnership between Sri Lan...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 23 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The official handover of ten TH-57 Sea Ranger multi-purpose helicopters donated by the Government of the United States to enhance the Sri Lanka Air Force's pilot training capacity and expand its air operations took place this afternoon (23) at the Ratmalana Air Force Base under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Upon his arrival at the Ratmalana Air Force Base this afte...