THURSTAN COLLEGE FRATERNITY DONATES RS. 3.25 MILLION TO STRENGTHEN NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT EFFORTS

Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 3 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A financial contribution of Rs. 3,250,000.00 was officially handed over to Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) at the Ministry of Defence today, in support of the National Disaster Management Fund. The donation was presented by Mr. Noel Joseph, Chairman of the Thurstan College Trust Fund. The total contribution comprises Rs. 2,250,000.00 from the Trust Fund and R...


UAE AIR FORCE C-17 DELIVERS HUMANITARIAN AID FOR DISASTER RELIEF

Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 3 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A United Arab Emirates (UAE) Air Force C-17 aircraft arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday (02 December) carrying a humanitarian aid consignment to support ongoing disaster-relief operations was received by Officials from the Embassy of United Arab Emirates to Sri Lanka, Ministry of Defence and Sri Lanka Air Force at the Bandaranayake International Airport, Katunayake (BIA). The relief cargo, br...


INDIAN ARMY MEDICAL CONTINGENT ARRIVES IN SRI LANKA TO SUPPORT ADVERSE WEATHER RELIEF OPERATIONS

Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 3 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A fully functional Indian Army field hospital arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday (02 December) to assist communities affected by prevailing adverse weather conditions. The contingent was welcomed by Major General K.T.P. De Silva, The Adjutant General of Sri Lanka Army and Lieutenant Colonel Mandeep Singh Negi, the Assistant Defence Advisor of High Commission of India, upon arrival at the Banda...


PAKISTAN NAVY DELIVERS HUMANITARIAN AID TO SRI LANKA AMID SEVERE WEATHER CRISIS

Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 3 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: In a strong demonstration of regional cooperation and humanitarian solidarity, the Pakistan Navy has delivered a significant consignment of disaster-relief materials to support communities in Sri Lanka affected by recent severe weather conditions. The relief consignment was transported by the naval vessel PNS SAIF, which was in Colombo to participate in the International Fleet Review. The ...


NACWC SRI LANKA SUPPORTS REGIONAL WORKSHOP ON STRENGTHENING IMPLEMENTATION OF UNSCR 1540 AND STRATEGIC TRADE MANAGEMENT OF DUAL - USE GOODS

Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 3 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The National Authority for the Implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention (NACWC) of Sri Lanka, in collaboration with the European Union Export Control Programme for Dual-Use Goods European Union Partner to Partner (EUP2P), the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA), and the Government of Sri Lanka, successfully supported and contributed to conduct the international e...


INDIA SENDS SEQUENTIAL HUMANITARIAN AID DELIVERIES TO SUPPORT SRI LANKA'S DISASTER RELIEF EFFORTS

Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 3 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Demonstrating swift responsiveness and a deep commitment to regional partnership, the Indian Navy has dispatched multiple naval vessels carrying humanitarian assistance to bolster disaster-relief efforts in Sri Lanka following the recent severe weather conditions. The first consignment of relief materials reached Colombo on 28 November 2025, transported by the aircraft carrier INS Vikrant...


CIMCON Software (India) Pvt. Ltd. Raises Rs. 50+ Crore to Accelerate Growth in Smart Infrastructure Automation

Ahmedabad, Dec. 2 -- CIMCON Software (India) Pvt. Ltd., a pioneer in industrial automation and digital transformation for critical infrastructure, today announced it has raised Rs. 50+ crore in growth capital to accelerate product innovation, expand market presence, and scale operations across India and international markets. Founded in 1988, CIMCON has built a leadership position in water automation, smart streetlighting, and infrastructure automation, deploying thousands of intelligent system...


Ramkumar Sankarapandian Makes Major Entry Into India's Textile Sector With Strategic Surat Acquisitions

India, Dec. 2 -- New Delhi: India's textile sector is witnessing a significant development as a new wave of consolidation begins in Surat, the country's largest textile manufacturing hub. Market sources confirm that a major investment move is underway, marked by the acquisition of more than eight textile manufacturing companies in the city. The combined output of these units is estimated to cover nearly 0.8 percent of the national textile market, signalling one of the most notable expansion step...


Business Tycoon Saniya Kadree chooses soil, lets sustainability find its soul

India, Dec. 2 -- She once built for ambition. Now, she builds for balance - redefining what it means to create by moving beyond commerce to consciousness, from numbers to nature. Business Tycoon Saniya Kadree's latest vision, Mitti Ke Villas, is a living testament to her belief that luxury can breathe, and architecture can heal. Set amidst the fertile plains of Punjab and the tranquil hills of Himachal Pradesh, Mitti Ke Villas is a pioneering line of eco-luxury homes that fuse India's ancient w...


XLRI Jamshedpur Hosts FULCRUM 5.0: A Conclave of Innovation, AI, and Talent in Consulting

Jamshedpur, Dec. 2 -- On October 11th, XLRI Jamshedpur once again became the epicenter for transformative ideas in the consulting industry with the successful completion of FULCRUM 5.0, themed "Reimagining Consulting: Innovation, AI, and Talent." Organized by the XLRI PGDM (GM), the event exemplified XLRI's commitment to bringing together visionary leaders, practitioners, and students for thought-provoking engagement and future-forward conversations. FULCRUM 5.0 unfolded through an immersive s...