India, Aug. 13 -- Pune (Maharashtra) [India], August 13: The Abhay Bhutada Foundation, a non-profit organisation committed to social upliftment, education, and cultural preservation, has once again stepped forward to support Shivsrushti - the ambitious theme park dedicated to the legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Building upon its earlier contribution of INR 50 lakh, the Foundation has now pledged an additional INR 75 lakh to ensure wider public access to the historical experience.Earlier t...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Reaffirming the Ministry's commitment to the welfare of war veterans and the families of fallen heroes, Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) chaired the Public Day programme at the Ministry premises today (Aug 13). The initiative provided vital support to retired and disabled veterans, as well as to the families of fallen heroes, by helping address their grievanc...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Sri Lanka, H.E. Khaled Nasser Sulaiman AlAmeri, paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Ministry of Defence today (13 Aug). During the cordial discussions, both sides explored avenues to further strengthen bilateral defence cooperation, with a particular focus on defence production, c...
India, Aug. 12 -- In an era that often rewards noise over nuance, Shane Nathaniel stands apart as a gentle personality for change. Born on May 1, 1980, in Toronto, Canada, his journey from a curious young student to an influential leader in international business and geographic information science has been marked not by flashes of publicity, but by an unwavering commitment to purpose, precision, and community impact.His Educational Journey That paved the way for himShane Nathaniel emerged from h...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) chaired another meeting at the Defence Ministry today (Aug 12), to review the ongoing measures to mitigate the escalating human-elephant conflict. The discussion placed special emphasis on addressing the damage caused by wild elephants to agricultural lands and the livelihoods of communities across the island. Among other key ...
Pune, August 11 -- Bajaj Markets, a digital financial marketplace, now enables a seamless shopping experience through the ONDC (Open Network for Digital Commerce) platform. This Independence Day, celebrate the spirit of freedom by enjoying the liberty to explore and shop across multiple categories from numerous sellers in one convenient place. Within the electronics category, individuals can explore an extensive selection of products including mobiles, smartwatches, headphones, and other gadget...
India, Aug. 11 -- Mumbai/Bir-Billing, August 11, 2025 - In a truly historic moment for Indian adventure sports,Saesha Mangesh Raut, an 8-year-old girl from Mumbai, Maharashtra, has become theyoungest paragliding pilot in the world, earning her a coveted place in theHigh Range World Records.OnMay 21, 2025, Saesha accomplished an extraordinary solo paragliding flight atBir-Billing, one of the world's most renowned paragliding destinations nestled in the Himalayas of Himachal Pradesh. Flying at ana...
India, Aug. 11 -- Pune, August 11, 2025 -In a major step towards strengthening law enforcement infrastructure, the Abhay Bhutada Foundation has donated advanced equipment to Pune Police. Hon'ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Fadnavis Ji, appreciated the initiative and felicitated Shri CA Abhay Bhutada for his exemplary contribution to law enforcement and community development.Shri Ajit Pawar, Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra and Shri Chandrakant Patil, Higher and Technical Edu...
India, Aug. 11 -- Jaipur, Rajasthan - In a remarkable achievement for Rajasthan, Jaipur's own Parul Singh has been crowned Miss Ocean India 2025, making her the first contestant from the state to win this prestigious national title. The glittering event was held at the iconic B.M. Birla Auditorium in Jaipur and was organized by the reputed Fusion Group, under the leadership of renowned pageant directors Yogesh Mishra and Nimisha Mishra.Parul Singh, who previously secured a place as a finalist in...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The National Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (NAHTTF) issues an urgent public warning in light of alarming information on new trend wave of human trafficking activities targeting Sri Lankan nationals. Reportedly, organized trafficking syndicates operating cyber scam centers im South East Asia without effective government regulating contents have launched a large-scale recruitment drive...