Pune, March 27 -- As demand for secured credit continues to rise across India, Bajaj Finance Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to accessible lending by maintaining one of the most straightforward gold loan eligibility criteria in the non-banking financial sector. Unlike most conventional loan products that require income proof, credit history, or employment documentation, the Bajaj Finserv Gold Loan is secured entirely against the value of pledged gold - making it one of the few institutiona...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, March 27 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Director General of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG), Rear Admiral Rohan Joseph, paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), at his office today (27 March), marking his first official meeting with the Deputy Minister. During the discussion, the SLCG Director General briefed the Deputy Minister on the current role and responsibilitie...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, March 27 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: With the coordination of the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo, the Sri Lanka Navy facilitated an emergency medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) of a crew member from a Chinese-flagged vessel, on 27 Mar 26. The emergency unfolded as the vessel was transiting approx. 700 nautical miles, adjacent to Sri Lanka's Search and Rescue Region. Upon receiving an urgent distress call rega...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, March 27 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The High Commission of the People's Republic of Bangladesh in Sri Lanka hosted a reception to celebrate the 55th Anniversary of the Independence and National Day of Bangladesh at the Kingsbury Hotel, Colombo yesterday. (26 March) Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) attended the event as a special guest. Hon. Minister Nalinda Jayatissa, the Minister for Health ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, March 26 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka, H.E. ISOMATA Akio, met the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) at his office in Colombo on 24 March 2026. During this meeting, several important aspects of bilateral cooperation were discussed, which included the policy for Free and Open Indo - Pacific (FOIP). The Ambassador also highlighted its core principles of ensur...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, March 26 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A discussion aimed at addressing the longstanding concerns of residents in the Pallemunai area of Mannar was held at the Deputy Minister's Office in Colombo on 26 March. The Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), chaired the discussion. The Divisional Secretary of Mannar, local community representatives, and senior officials of the Sri Lanka Navy attended the ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, March 26 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) Implementation Review Mission met with the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Ministry of Defence on 26 March, following a recent field visit to evaluate the Reduction of Landslide Vulnerability by Mitigation Measures Project (RLVMMP). During the meeting, Senior Investment Officer Tomas Herrero and the m...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, March 25 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), graced as the chief guest of the India-Sri Lanka Defence Industry Seminar held today (25 March) at the Taj Samudra Hotel in Colombo. Upon his arrival, the Defence Secretary was warmly received by the Indian High Commissioner H.E. Santosh Jha. The third edition of this seminar is being organized by the Indian High Commis...
India, March 24 -- Gurugram, India | March 2026  : India's honey market is witnessing a significant transformation, driven by rising health awareness, increasing demand for natural sweeteners, and a shift away from refined sugar. Industry estimates suggest that the domestic honey market is poised to surpass INR 4,000 crore by 2027, fueled by growing consumer preference for clean-label, nutrient-rich food products. At the forefront of this evolution is Honeyman Foods Pvt. Ltd., a fast-e...
India, March 24 -- In a world increasingly driven by creativity and visual thinking, design entrance exams like NATA, UCEED, and CEED have become gateways to some of India's most prestigious design institutes. With thousands of aspirants competing every year for limited seats in institutions like IITs, NIDs, and top architecture colleges, the question is no longer just about talent-it is about how effectively students can observe, interpret, and translate the world around them. According to...