India, July 29 -- For decades, homeowners have relied on familiar construction practices to safeguard their homes against natural weather occurrences. But as India's climate becomes increasingly unpredictable, those traditional assumptions are being put to the test. From prolonged monsoons and sudden cloudbursts to rising humidity levels and extreme weather fluctuations, homes today are exposed to conditions that are far more demanding than they were a generation ago. While the effects of clima...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 29 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) chaired a meeting with explosive licensees 28 Jul at the Ministry of Defence premises to discuss key issues affecting the explosives sector and identify practical solutions to address existing challenges and improve regulatory and operational efficiency. During the discussion, explosive licensees presented the challenges they ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 29 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) visited the Doppler Weather Radar Network project site in Puttalam today (29 Jul) to review the progress of the Japanese grant-funded project, which is expected to significantly strengthen Sri Lanka's weather forecasting and early warning capabilities. Upon arrival at the project site, the Defence Secretary was warmly received...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 28 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Navy rolled out a community support programme from 10 to 24 July 2026 to assist devotees taking part in the annual foot pilgrimage to the historic Kataragama Devalaya. The initiative, organised under the supervision of the Southern and Southeastern Naval Commands, aimed to ensure the safety and welfare of pilgrims travelling from the Northern and Eastern Provinces. As part of the in...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 28 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo, paid farewell calls on the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), and the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at their respective offices recently, ahead of the completion of his tenure as the 25th Commander of the Sri Lanka Army. During the separate meetings ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 27 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Ministry of Defence marked the commencement of National Integrity Week by administering the National Integrity Pledge, joining the island-wide programme launched under the theme, "A Culture of Integrity - A Clean Sri Lanka," today (27 Jul). The event, held at the Ministry of Defence premises, was attended by the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), and t...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 27 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: In line with the National Integrity Initiative, the Internal Affairs Unit of the Ministry of Defence conducted an awareness programme for Ministry staff today (27 Jul) at the Ministry of Defence premises. The programme was conducted by Mrs. H.H.N.P. Hewarathna, Senior Assistant Secretary (Parliament Affairs and Policy) and Head of the Internal Affairs Unit, with the objective of enhancin...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 26 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando, reviewed the sea phase of the Trincomalee Naval Exercise 2026 (TRINEX-26) on board SLNS Vijayabahu off the eastern coast today, 24 July. Vice Admiral Fernando observed a range of maritime exercises, joint training activities and operational readiness drills, while lauding the professionalism and performance of the naval personnel t...
India, July 25 -- Pune, July 24, 2026: The Abhay Bhutada Foundation has contributed Rs 21 lakh towards the 'Deva Bhau School Scholarship' programme. Under it, 300 school students from financially weaker households in Pune received scholarship assistance. The scholarships were handed over at a ceremony on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, organised jointly with Hindu Garjana Pratishthan.The programme identified deserving students through Hindu Garjana Pratishthan's network of schools and community worker...
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,...