Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 2 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) recently reviewed the progress of the ongoing construction of the new Ministry of Defence premises during a visit to the site. During the visit, project officials briefed the Defence Secretary on the progress achieved, infrastructure readiness and the remaining work. Noting that construction is nearing completion, he emphasized...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 2 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The National Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (NAHTTF) convened a stakeholder meeting today (02 October) at the Ministry of Defence premises, under the chairmanship of the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence and Chairman of the Task Force, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd). The meeting reviewed ongoing measures to prevent and combat human trafficking, progress under the Nation...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 2 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A special discussion on assessing the feasibility of developing a master plan for the proposed Tourism for Heritage, Resilience, Inclusion and Value-driven Employment (THRIVE) Project, aimed at transforming Colombo and the Western Province into a vibrant, inclusive and economically dynamic tourism destination, was held today (02 October) at the Ministry of Defence. The meeting was co-chair...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 2 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Renovated classrooms and sanitation facilities at Muttur Muslim Girls' College in Trincomalee were handed over to students on, 1 October 2026, following a joint initiative supported by the Royal College Old Boys' East Coast Foundation, USA and the Sri Lanka Navy. The project was carried out under the Clean Sri Lanka national programme, with financial support from the Royal College Old Boy...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 2 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Renovated classroom buildings and sanitation facilities at Medawelana Maha Vidyalaya in Tissamaharama, Hambantota, were handed over to the use of students on 1 October 2026, following a joint initiative supported by the Sri Lanka Navy and the Royal College Old Boys' East Coast Foundation, USA. As a key stakeholder of the Clean Sri Lanka national programme, the Sri Lanka Navy continues to ...
India, Oct. 1 -- Enters India's top 20 private institutions and advances to the 1001-1200 global band; QS 2027 recognition strengthens its international standingGreater Noida, 30 September 2026: Galgotias University has climbed 24 places to 41st among all universities in India in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2027, released today. The University was ranked 65th in the 2026 edition.Among private universities and institutions in India, Galgotias has risen seven p...
India, Oct. 1 -- A decade ago, buying a plant in India meant a trip to the local nursery. Today, a money plant, a bonsai, or a combo of tulips and other beautiful flower bulbs can arrive at your door within days. The online plant industry in India is now one of the more interesting parts of the country's e-commerce story, and Upjau is among the brands shaping it.A Market Moving OnlineIndependent research points to steady growth in the online plant market in India. TechSci Research values the onl...
India, Oct. 1 -- India Circus by Krsnaa Mehta, a Godrej Enterprises Brand, has partnered with digital commerce agency NOIR & BLANCO to strengthen its organic search presence and build its visibility across the rapidly evolving landscape of AI-powered search and discovery.The partnership brings together India Circus' distinctive design-led brand universe with NOIR & BLANCO's expertise in SEO, Answer Engine Optimisation (AEO), Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO), and AI Search D...
India, Oct. 1 -- 1st October 2026: Urban Indian consumers are entering the festive season ready to spend, but with sharp focus, according to the Festive Outlook Study 2026 by Saarva, a consumer insights and strategy firm. The survey of 1,000+ urban consumers, conducted in September 2026, found that 77% expect to spend more than in a regular month, while only 2% expect to spend less.That intent is concentrated. On average, shoppers plan to raise spending in just 1.3 categories. The festive b...
India, Oct. 1 -- What Young India Is Really Asking at NDTV Yuva 2026Sport has a language young India understands instinctively. There is a score, a clock, a winner and a loser. Yet the scoreboard tells only a fraction of the story. Behind every medal is a period nobody watched. Behind every comeback is a failure. Behind every celebrated career are days when walking away would have been easier.That is why the presence of Saina Nehwal and Irfan Pathan at NDTV Yuva 2026 Presented By ITW Univer...