MINISTRY OF DEFENCE CONDUCTS CYBER SECURITY AWARENESS PROGRAM FOR MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD AFFAIRS

Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: In a proactive move to fortify the nation's digital frontiers, under the direction of the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence and the Chief of National Intelligence, the Defence Cyber Command (DCC) of the Ministry of Defence conducted a comprehensive Cybersecurity Awareness Program for the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs on 19 December 2025. The event, held at the auditorium of Seth...


Dormant No More: Telecanor Global Launches AI-Powered QIS Platform, Signals Strategic Revival, Backed by Rs.152 Cr Land Bank near proposed Google AI Hub

India, Dec. 22 -- Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], December 22:Telecanor Global Ltd, a Hyderabad-based microcap company with a market capitalisation of approximately Rs.29 crore, announced a bold strategic revival on Friday, 19 december with the launch of an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven platform for Institutional investors in the Quantitative Investment Strategies (QIS) market, a global segment valued at approximately USD 850 billions.The AI-led platform is designed to automate complex QIS ...


CONTENT IS KING: SIPPING CINEMA WITH SAMMIR I. PATEL

India, Dec. 22 -- MUMBAI: While Bollywood often worships at the altar of stardom, one filmmaker is placing a different bet: the irresistible, unshakable story. As his digital thriller-comedy Sansani (Bachelorette Party Gone Wild) revs up for premiere, writer-director-composer-producer Sammir I. Patel pulls back the curtain on a career built on theatre grit, trusted brotherhoods, and content that screams.The Origin Story"We ate, slept, and breathed theatre. That's where the multitasking madness w...


PYRAMID WILMAR DONATES LKR 50 MILLION FOR FLOOD AND LANDSLIDE RELIEF

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, Dec. 22 -- Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corp. issued the following news: Pyramid Wilmar, one of Sri Lanka's most progressive and influential corporate entities in the food manufacturing and marketing sector has donated a sum of Lankan Rupees Fifty Million to the Presidential Secretariat to aid the government's relief effort towards the victims of the recent 'Ditwah' cyclone. Group Managing Director of Pyramid Wilmar (Pvt) Ltd., M. Sajjad Mawzoon said, "The devastation that took p...


FINAL PRESENTATION OF CADET OFFICERS HELD AT SRI LANKA MILITARY ACADEMY

Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 22 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The final presentation of officer cadets belonging to Intake 93, 94B, SC 21 C and SC 23, Lady 20, 62(V), and Lady (V) 19 was held on 20 December 2025 at the Sri Lanka Military Academy, marking the culmination of their academic and military training. This year's presentation was conducted under the theme "Hybrid Warfare in the Digital Age: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Modern Mil...


DEFENCE SECRETARY DIRECTS ACTIVATION OF OPERATIONS ROOM TO ENSURE PUBLIC SAFETY DURING FESTIVE SEASON

Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 21 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Secretary to the Ministry of Defence has directed the activation of a special Operations Room at the Army Headquarters to ensure public safety and security during the ongoing festive season. The Operations Room will remain functional until the conclusion of the current festive period and will serve as a central coordination hub to facilitate close cooperation among the tri-forces and...


The SRTL Ultra Marathon, organised by the Western Ghats Running Foundation, concluded successfully amid great enthusiasm.

India, Dec. 20 -- Pune - The SRTL Ultra Marathon, organised amid the historic forts of Sinhagad-Rajgad-Torana-Lingana (SRTL), bearing witness to the legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, concluded successfully. This year marked the eighth edition of the international-standard event. In the 100 km men's category, Vishal Valvi of Palghar clinched the title with a new record time of 10 hours 09 minutes 40 seconds, while Rakhi Rai secured first place in the women's category with a record-breaking p...


SPECIAL DISCUSSION ON RESTORING LIVES UNDER THE 'REBUILDING SRI LANKA' PROGRAMME HELD UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF THE PRESIDENT

Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 20 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A special discussion was held today (20) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to review district-level plans aimed at restoring the lives of citizens under the 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' programme and to examine challenges that have emerged during implementation. The meeting included Secretaries of Ministries responsible for defence, agricu...


FOURTH SESSION OF HIGH-LEVEL COMMITTEE FOR FOREIGN AID COORDINATION (HL-FRAC) HELD AT PARLIAMENT

Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 20 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The fourth session of the High-Level Committee for Foreign Relief Aid (Supplies) Coordination (HL-FRAC) was held on December 19 at the Parliament complex, presided over by the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd). The committee's primary responsibility remains the formalization, management, and efficient distribution of foreign aid received for disaster relief...


MINISTRY OF DEFENCE ESTABLISHES PUBLIC ASSISTANCE HELPDESK AT GALLE FACE FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON

Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 20 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Under the direction of the Secretary of Defence, dedicated Public Assistance Helpdesk will be established commencing on 21 December 2025, in the Galle Face area, located in front of the Presidential Secretariat. This initiative is a response to the significant increase in public gatherings during the ongoing seasonal period. The Helpdesk is being set up through a coordinated effort of the...