Colombo, Sri Lanka, Feb. 5 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Defence Attache of Embassy of Italy in New Delhi and accredited to Sri Lanka, Captain (Navy) Armando Paolo SIMI, paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Defence Ministry today (5 February). Following a warm reception, the Defence Secretary held a cordial discussion with the Italian Defence Attache on matters of bilateral impor...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Feb. 5 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The High-Level Committee for Foreign Relief Aid (Supplies) Coordination (HL-FRAC) convened another session this week (03 Feb) at the Parliament Complex under the chairmanship of the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd). The meeting aimed to review the coordination of foreign relief assistance and to implement decisive measures that guarantee full transparency a...
India, Feb. 4 -- Hyderabad, February 4: As India's real estate sector continues to formalise under tighter regulatory frameworks, industry observers are increasingly highlighting the importance of structured verification and buyer-centric safeguards - particularly in markets where land documentation and compliance gaps remain persistent challenges. In this context, Roofline Realty Karnataka is gaining attention for its comprehensive property verification model, which experts say could serve as a...
India, Feb. 4 -- Imagine you bought a beautiful gold necklace five years ago for a family wedding. You remember therate of gold being significantly lower back then. Today, as you look at the news and see the gold price in India touching new highs, you decide it is the perfect time to liquidate that piece for some urgent business capital or a home renovation.But, when you go and raid the jewellery store, the price that they give you is so low that it is impossible that the "spot price" that you s...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Feb. 4 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Sri Lanka's 78th National Independence Day was celebrated today (04 February) with a grand state ceremony held at Independence Square in Colombo under the theme "Rebuilding Sri Lanka." President Anura Kumara Dissanayake attended the event as the Chief Guest and presided over the commemorative proceedings. The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), and the Defe...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Feb. 4 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The full speech delivered by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the 78th National Independence Day celebrations. Today, we celebrate the 78th National Independence Day. In 1948, we gained independence after 133 years of harsh and oppressive colonial rule. For centuries, our ancestors sacrificed their blood, tears and sweat for this motherland in resistance to colonialism. As a result o...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Feb. 4 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: We commemorate the 78th National Independence Day at a historic moment when, despite numerous challenges, our country is moving steadily forward while regaining economic stability. As Sri Lankans, through our collective struggle, we have within a short period of approximately eighteen months succeeded in achieving tangible economic progress. Amidst adversity, acting collectively and with d...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Feb. 4 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Feb. 4 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), attended a reception held in honour of the Diplomatic Corps today (04 February) at the Cinnamon Grand hotel in Colombo. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Hon. Vijitha Herath, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The reception provided an opportunity for cordial interaction and the further...
India, Feb. 3 -- Celebrating a 14-year legacy of technological innovation, Markup Designs was recently honoured at the ET Leadership Excellence Awards 2025. The ceremony was held in Dehradun, where CEO Jupinder Singh Arora received the prestigious Pioneer Leadership Excellence Award (IT Services and Solution). Mr. Ganesh Joshi, Hon'ble Cabinet Minister (Bio Technology, Agriculture & Rural Development), presented this award. This recognition underscores the company's pivotal role in driving digit...