Zetwerk Faces $1 Billion US Counterclaim From Ayr Energy

India, July 25 -- The California transformer startup has taken its dispute with the Bengaluru manufacturing unicorn to the US International Trade Commission and a Texas court, weeks after Zetwerk cleared a regulatory hurdle for its IPO. July 24, 2026 - Ayr Energy Inc., a California-based maker of custom power transformers, has filed counterclaims in the United States against Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses Pvt Ltd and three affiliated entities, alleging trade secret theft and trademark misuse,...


PROGRESS REVIEW MEETING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF MULTI STAKEHOLDER COMMITTEE TO FORMULATE NATIONAL MECHANISM FOR DROWNING PREVENTION AND LIFESAVING

Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 25 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A progress review meeting for the formulation of a comprehensive National Mechanism for Drowning Prevention and Lifesaving was convened yesterday (24 Jul) at the Parliament Complex as a follow up to the previous high level discussion on the initiative. The meeting focused on strengthening inter agency collaboration to establish a coordinated national framework aimed at reducing water rela...


DEFENCE SECRETARY ATTENDS MALDIVES INDEPENDENCE DAY RECEPTION

Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 24 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd.) attended the reception hosted by the High Commission of the Republic of Maldives in Colombo on 23 July to commemorate the 61st Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Maldives. The event was held at Cinnamon Life, City of Dreams, Colombo. The Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, graced the even...


OUTGOING PAKISTAN DEFENCE ATTACHE PAYS FAREWELL CALL ON DEFENCE SECRETARY

Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 24 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The outgoing Defence Attache of the High Commission of Pakistan in Sri Lanka, Colonel Muhammad Farooq, paid a farewell call on the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Ministry of Defence, today (24 July). Colonel Farooq was accompanied by the newly appointed Defence Attache of the High Commission of Pakistan in Sri Lanka, Colonel Muhammad Talha Badar, d...


DEFENCE SECRETARY ATTENDS SWISS NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATION

Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 23 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd.) attended the Swiss National Day Celebration, marking the 735th Anniversary of the Swiss Confederation and 70 years of diplomatic friendship between Switzerland and Sri Lanka, held at Cinnamon Life in Colombo on 22 July. The event was hosted by Her Excellency Dr. Siri Walt, Ambassador of Switzerland to Sri Lanka and Maldives. ...


US EMBASSY CHARGE D'AFFAIRES PAYS FAREWELL CALL ON DEPUTY MINISTER OF DEFENCE

Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 23 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Charge d'Affaires of the Embassy of the United States of America in Sri Lanka, Ms. Jayne Howell, paid a farewell call on the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), today (23 July) at the Deputy Minister's office in Colombo. During the cordial meeting, the Deputy Minister and the Ms. Howell exchanged views on matters of mutual interest, with particular emphasis...


OUTGOING PAKISTAN DEFENCE ATTACHE PAYS FAREWELL CALL ON DEPUTY MINISTER OF DEFENCE

Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 23 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The outgoing Defence Attache of the High Commission of Pakistan in Sri Lanka, Colonel Muhammad Farooq, paid a farewell call on the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), today (23 July) at the Deputy Minister's office in Colombo. Colonel Muhammad Farooq was accompanied by the newly appointed Defence Attache of the High Commission of Pakistan in Sri Lanka, Colo...


FSFTI & PUCA President Dr Anshu Kataria Seeks Uniform Implementation of Allied Healthcare Norms across India

India, July 22 -- Chandigarh, July 22: The Federation of Self Financing Technical Institutions (FSFTI) and the Punjab Unaided Colleges Association (PUCA) have urged the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) to ensure the uniform implementation of the newly notified regulations for paramedical and allied healthcare education across the country. Dr. Anshu Kataria, President, FSFTI & PUCA & Chairman, Aryans Group of Colleges, Rajpura Near Chandigarh sta...


DEFENCE SECRETARY CHAIRS MEETING TO ASSESS PROGRESS ON DOMESTIC AVIATION SECURITY AND ITS OPERATIONS

Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 22 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A progress review meeting on security and operational matters relating to domestic airline operators was held at the Ministry of Defence 21 July, chaired by Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd.), to assess the progress of measures implemented to strengthen Sri Lanka's domestic aviation sector while ensuring national security requirements are effectively maintained...


SRI LANKA - CHINA DEFENCE TIES REAFFIRMED AT PLA 99TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 22 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), graced the 99th Anniversary celebration of the founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) as the Chief Guest at the Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo, on 21 July. Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), also attended the commemorative event. Upon arrival, the Deputy Minister of Defence and the ...