Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 21 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Secretary to the Ministry of Defence has directed the activation of a special Operations Room at the Army Headquarters to ensure public safety and security during the ongoing festive season. The Operations Room will remain functional until the conclusion of the current festive period and will serve as a central coordination hub to facilitate close cooperation among the tri-forces and...
India, Dec. 20 -- Pune - The SRTL Ultra Marathon, organised amid the historic forts of Sinhagad-Rajgad-Torana-Lingana (SRTL), bearing witness to the legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, concluded successfully. This year marked the eighth edition of the international-standard event. In the 100 km men's category, Vishal Valvi of Palghar clinched the title with a new record time of 10 hours 09 minutes 40 seconds, while Rakhi Rai secured first place in the women's category with a record-breaking p...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 20 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A special discussion was held today (20) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to review district-level plans aimed at restoring the lives of citizens under the 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' programme and to examine challenges that have emerged during implementation. The meeting included Secretaries of Ministries responsible for defence, agricu...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 20 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The fourth session of the High-Level Committee for Foreign Relief Aid (Supplies) Coordination (HL-FRAC) was held on December 19 at the Parliament complex, presided over by the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd). The committee's primary responsibility remains the formalization, management, and efficient distribution of foreign aid received for disaster relief...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 20 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Under the direction of the Secretary of Defence, dedicated Public Assistance Helpdesk will be established commencing on 21 December 2025, in the Galle Face area, located in front of the Presidential Secretariat. This initiative is a response to the significant increase in public gatherings during the ongoing seasonal period. The Helpdesk is being set up through a coordinated effort of the...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 20 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), visited the Abhimansala-3 Rehabilitation Centre in Pangolla recently (14 December) to assess the impact of recent devastating floods. During his visit, the Deputy Minister inspected the facility's infrastructure and spoke with the staff members to assess the damages caused by the adverse weather, which has severely affecte...
India, Dec. 19 -- In an era where sustainability meets luxury, ABD Diamonds is setting a new benchmark for the jewelry industry by introducing a curated line of sustainable wholesale lab-grown diamonds tailored for ethical jewelers. As more retailers and designers seek conflict-free, environmentally responsible alternatives, ABD Diamonds positions itself as a trusted partner providing certified, high-quality lab-grown diamonds that combine ethical sourcing with unmatched brilliance.The Growing D...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 19 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Sri Lanka Navy has successfully concluded specialized diving and technical operations to clear vital infrastructure obstructed by severe flooding from Cyclone Ditwah, while continuing extensive Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations across the island. Adverse weather from the cyclone caused a significant rise in the Mahaweli River, sweeping large quantities of ...
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, Dec. 19 -- Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corp. issued the following news: IMC Campus successfully conducted its Annual Graduation Ceremony on 8th December 2025, for the third consecutive year, at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), celebrating the academic achievements of its graduating students. The ceremony was graced by Professor Udaya Mohan Devdas, Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Ke...
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, Dec. 19 -- Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corp. issued the following news: Kapruka Holdings PLC (CSE: KPHL) recently reported encouraging results for the quarter ended 30 September 2025, as shared in the Chairman & CEO's Review dated 06 November 2025. The Group delivered 12% year-on-year revenue growth, while gross profit increased 19%. Most notably, operating performance improved 77% year-on-year, reflecting disciplined execution and the growing impact of Kapruka's platform transfo...