Raghunath Yemul Guruji urges the Prime Minister to declare December 10 as 'Researcher Day' or 'Scientist Day'.

India, Dec. 16 -- Pune, December 15: Research is a process shaped through years of dedication, struggle and sacrifice, and behind the easy availability of various objects used in daily life lies a long history of efforts made by researchers. While days like Children's Day, Father's Day, Mother's Day and Valentine's Day are celebrated, there is a growing demand to honour researchers who contribute significantly to improving the quality of life. Therefore, December 10 should be declared as 'Nation...


FRENCH AMBASSADOR MEETS DEPUTY MINISTER OF DEFENCE TO DISCUSS DISASTER AND RELIEF OPERATIONS

Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 16 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: His Excellencythe Ambassador of France to Sri Lanka, Mr. Remi Lambert, met the Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) at his office in Colombo yesterday (15 December). During the meeting, the Ambassador and the Deputy Minister engaged in cordial and constructive discussions, with a primary focus on the recent disaster Ditwah that affected several parts of the co...


CurlSek Secures Funding from Capital3 to Scale Its AI-Powered Continuous Pentesting Platform

India, Dec. 15 -- CurlSek, a next-generation AI-powered cybersecurity company, announced it has raised an undisclosed angel funding round from US-based VC Capital3. The investment will accelerate the deployment of theCurlSek Intelligence Suite, an autonomous Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS) platform designed to close the critical gap between the velocity of modern software engineering and the speed of security assessments.​As enterprises increasingly integrate AI into their develop...


Finnable Wins ETBFSI Digital Lending Innovation Excellence Award 2025

India, Dec. 15 -- Bengaluru, December 13, 2025:Finnable has been honored with the Digital Lending Innovation Excellence Award at the ETBFSI Exceller Awards 2025, reinforcing its position among India's most forward-looking and disciplined lenders. The award acknowledges our ability to combine advanced technology with strong on-ground operations to responsibly expand credit access for India's young salaried workforce.Finnable has emerged as a trusted lender for mid-income professionals earningRs.1...


NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR DISASTER MANAGEMENT CONVENES UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF THE PRESIDENT

Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 15 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The 16th meeting of the National Council for Disaster Management was held this morning (15) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. During the meeting, a Cabinet Memorandum was presented on the establishment of a National Integrated Disaster Management Mechanism and on proposed amendments to the Sri Lanka Disaster Management Act, No. 13 ...


US AND INDIAN AIR FORCE AIRCRAFT DEPART SRI LANKA FOLLOWING HUMANITARIAN MISSION

Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 15 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The special air operations, rescue missions, and disaster relief activities carried out in Sri Lanka following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah received significant contributions from several countries. As part of these efforts, two United States Air Force C-130J aircraft, along with a relief team of 60 Marines, arrived in the country between 7 and 13 December to support disaster ...


HIGH LEVEL COMMITTEE FOR FOREIGN AID (SUPPLIES) COORDINATION (HL-FRAC) RECONVENES FOR THIRD SESSION

Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 15 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: High Level Committee for Foreign Relief Aid (supplies) Coordination (HL-FRAC), chaired by the Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), convened its third meeting today (15 December) at its Secretariat located at the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) in Colombo. The Committee, supported by a Secretariat at the National Disaster Relief Services Centre (NDRSC), is re...


NAVY AND COAST GUARD SUCCESSFULLY CONTROL COLOMBO PORT FUEL SPILL

Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 15 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: In a swift and coordinated joint operation, the Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard successfully controlled a fuel spill off the coast of Colombo this morning (14 Dec 25). The incident, caused by a sudden leak in a fuel buoy near the Colombo Port, was contained through the immediate response. Upon notification from the Ports Authority, the Navy promptly deployed 03 Fast Attack Craft. These un...


REGIONAL CONFERENCE ON ADVANCING CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC) IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION IN ASIA HELD IN COLOMBO

Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 15 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Regional Conference on Advancing Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) Implementing Legislation in Asia was successfully held from 09 to 11 December (2025) at the Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel, Colombo. This international conference was hosted by the National Authority for the Implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention (NACWC) under the Ministry of Defence, in collaboration with the Orga...


THE INDIAN ARMY'S 60 PARACHUTE FIELD HOSPITAL COMMENDED FOR HUMANITARIAN MISSION IN SRI LANKA

Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 15 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The disaster relief medical assistance provided by the Indian Army's 60 Parachute Field Hospital in the wake of the devastating Ditwah Cyclone was formally commended on 14 December 2025 at the Army Cantonment, Panagoda, in recognition of its exceptional humanitarian impact and professional excellence. An 85-member medical team from the Indian Army Medical Services (IAMS), led by Lieutena...