COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, Nov. 8 -- Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corp. issued the following news: The Sri Lanka Packaging Awards 2025 (Lanka Star Awards) concluded on a high note on 30th October 2025 at the Cinnamon Grand Colombo, recognizing outstanding achievements in packaging design, functionality, sustainability, and innovation across Sri Lanka's manufacturing and export sectors. Organized by the Sri Lanka Institute of Packaging (SLIP) and endorsed by the World Packaging Organization (WPO) and the As...
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, Nov. 8 -- Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corp. issued the following news: This October, Kangaroo Cabs turned everyday rides into a powerful movement for awareness. Throughout Breast Cancer Awareness Month, passengers stepping into Kangaroo Cabs were greeted by pink ribbons on the headrests, each paired with a QR code that led to a special page on the company's website, sharing key information and reminders about the importance of early detection. Because at Kangaroo Cabs, every ride...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 8 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A felicitation ceremony to honour the partners who have made significant contributions to Sri Lanka's efforts in combating human trafficking, together with the validation workshop for the National Strategic Action Plan (NSAP) 2026-2030, was held yesterday (7 November) at the Courtyard by Marriott, Colombo. Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) graced the occasion a...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 6 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Sharing his expertise and wisdom, Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) delivered a lecture to student officers at the National Defence College (NDC) in Colombo today (6 November). Defence Secretary delivered this annual lecture at the invitation of the NDC Commandant, Major General Chamila Munasinghe, who warmly received the Defence Secretary upon his arrival this...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 5 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Sri Lanka and the Holy See celebrated the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations at a ceremony held yesterday (4 November) at the Galle Face Hotel, Colombo. Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) and Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) attended the event, which was also graced by His Excellency Archbishop Paul Rich...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Under the Public Day initiative, dedicated to addressing the welfare concerns of retired, injured, and fallen war heroes and their families, two more sessions were held on 3 November in Colombo and in Kegalle during the weekend. The programmes, chaired by Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), continued the Ministry's ongoing efforts to provide direct assistance...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The outgoing Director General of the Centre for Defence Research and Development (CDRD) Commodore Janaka Gunaseela, made a call on the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at his office yesterday (3 October). The Defence Secretary engaged in a cordial discussion with the Outgoing Director General, during which he conveyed his sincere gratitude for the Director G...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Indian Ocean Tsunami Mock Exercise (IOWave 25), scheduled to coincide with the "World Tsunami Awareness Day," will be conducted tomorrow (5 November). The exercise will be conducted in coastal areas of the island under the coordination and supervision of the Disaster Management Centre (DMC), which operates under the Ministry of Defence, is set to take place on Wednesday morning. This...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Sri Lanka Navy mounted a special operation on the high seas west of Sri Lanka, the Navy apprehended six (06) suspects along with a local multi-day fishing trawler believed to be involved in smuggling of narcotic substances. The narcotic-laden trawler and the suspects were brought to the Dikovita Fisheries Harbour 02 Nov 25. A special investigation at Dikovita Fisheries Harbour by the ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A progress review meeting on the 'Defence Contribution to National Entrepreneurship Development and Business Startup Programs' was held last Thursday (October 30), at the Deputy Minister's Office in Colombo. This is an extended move of the initiative undertaken to assign retiring and retired Armed Forces members into national economic development as entrepreneurs under the project named 'M...