TeaMax Cafe Launches New Sikar Outlet, Reflecting Growth of Affordable Cafe Culture in Rajasthan

India, May 1 -- In Rajasthan's developing city of Sikar, the food and beverage landscape is steadily expanding beyond traditional formats to include organized cafe concepts. The opening of a new TeaMax Cafe outlet reflects this growing acceptance of modern, affordable cafe culture in smaller urban markets, where consumers are increasingly seeking convenient and budget-friendly hangout options. Located in a growing commercial pocket, the newly opened cafe follows a compact and accessible format ...


Piccadily Agro Industries Limited Posts Strong FY26: Crosses Rs 1,100 Crore Revenue Milestone

India, April 30 -- Alco-Bev Division Revenue Surges 66% & Profitability By 79% in Q4 FY26 YoY Revenue grows 42% with profitability rising 37% Piccadily Agro Industries Limited has announced its financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 (FY26), demonstrating exceptional growth and a solidified market presence. The company achieved a record total revenue of INR 1,143 crore, driven predominantly by the aggressive expansion of its distillery business and premium spirit offerings. ...


PRESIDENT ATTENDS STATE CEREMONY MARKING END OF "EHIPASSIKO" WORLD PEACE WALK

Colombo, Sri Lanka, April 29 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The President "The respect shown by the people of Sri Lanka, the smiles on their faces and the openness with which they extended their care demonstrate what true strength is. This is what a peaceful nation looks like. For this, I offer my heartfelt gratitude on behalf of myself, the peace walk team and everyone who took part in this journey." * "If every individual cultivates peace wi...


ITALIAN AMBASSADOR CALLS ON DEFENCE SECRETARY

Colombo, Sri Lanka, April 29 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Ambassador of Italy to Sri Lanka, with accreditation to the Maldives, H.E. Mr. Damiano Francovigh, paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Ministry of Defence today (29 April). During the meeting, they discussed matters of mutual interest, focusing on strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing cooperation in defence and sec...


Talent Skillsvarsity Partners with FundEnable to Launch PGDM - IX Venture Studio, Redefining Management Education with Intrapreneurial Skills

India, April 28 -- Talent Skillsvarsity has announced a strategic partnership with FundEnable to launch the PGDM - IX Venture Studio, a first of its kind program designed to build intrapreneurial capabilities among young professionals and future leaders. At a time when organizations are seeking talent that can think, act, and execute like entrepreneurs, the PGDM - IX Venture Studio bridges a critical gap in traditional management education. While most MBA programs focus on theoretical framework...


DEPUTY MINISTER CHAIRS COORDINATION MEETING ON INTERIM SHELTER CONSTRUCTION FOR CYCLONE DITWAH AFFECTED COMMUNITIES

Colombo, Sri Lanka, April 27 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A coordination meeting on the construction of interim shelters for communities affected by Cyclone 'Ditwah' was held yesterday (April 26) at the Army Headquarters under the patronage of the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd). The discussion focused on reviewing progress and expediting the implementation of interim shelter projects in the worst affected dis...


DEPUTY MINISTER OF DEFENCE ATTENDS ANZAC DAY DAWN SERVICE IN COLOMBO

Colombo, Sri Lanka, April 27 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), attended the ANZAC Day Dawn Service and paid tribute at the ANZAC memorial monument during the annual commemoration held last Saturday (25 April) at the Jawatta Liveramentu Commonwealth War Cemetery in Colombo. ANZAC Day, commemorated annually on 25 April, marks the first major military engagement of Australian and N...


SRI LANKAN DEFENCE SECRETARY HOLDS SERIES OF HIGH-LEVEL MEETINGS WITH COUNTRY REPRESENTATIVE AT THE UNITED NATIONS

Colombo, Sri Lanka, April 25 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Defence Secretary of Sri Lanka, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), held a series of multilateral meetings on the sidelines of his official visit to the United Nations Headquarters in New York, accompanied by the Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the UN, H.E. Mr. Jayantha Jayasooriya on 23 April (2026). In a bilateral meeting with H.E. Wellington Bencosme, Permanent ...


U.S. PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE TO THE UN AND SRI LANKAN DEFENCE SECRETARY HOLDS TALKS IN NEW YORK

Colombo, Sri Lanka, April 25 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: During the official visit to the United Nations Headquarters in New York, the Sri Lankan Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), together with the Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the UN, H.E. Mr. Jayantha Jayasooriya, held a meeting with H.E. Michael G. Waltz, United States Permanent Representative to the United Nations, on 23 April (2026). The discussio...


SRI LANKAN DEFENCE SECRETARY MEETS PRIME MINISTER AND FORIEGN MINISTER OF HAITI IN NEW YORK

Colombo, Sri Lanka, April 25 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: During his official visit to the United Nations in New York, the Secretary of Defence of Sri Lanka, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), held cordial discussions with the Prime Minister of Haiti, Hon. Alix Didier Fils-Aime, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ms. Raina Forbin. The meeting focused on further strengthening bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and Haiti, with par...