India, March 27 -- For decades, the story of a car in India did not end where it should have. Once a vehicle reached the end of its usable life, it quietly disappeared into scrapyards scattered across the country. Engines were dismantled, metal was cut and sold, and whatever could be salvaged was traded in local scrap markets. Yet the environmental value of this process remained invisible.This creates what many in the industry describe as the scrappage climate paradox. Vehicle recycling is one o...
India, March 27 -- HYDERABAD, MARCH 27, 2026 - In a nation, where millions silently endure the burden of missing teeth, struggling to eat, speak, and smile with confidence, one name has emerged as the definitive force in restoring not just teeth, but lives. Prof. Dr. Vikas Gowd, founder and chief implantologist at Dr. Gowds' Dental Hospitals, Hyderabad, has made it his life's mission to bring world-class dental implantology to every patient with speed, precision, and permanence that no conventio...
India, March 27 -- Jos Alukkas, a trusted name in quality, innovation, and trendy jewellery in India, has today announced the launch of Augmented Reality (AR) experience on its website, developed in partnership with mirrAR, allowing customers to virtually try on jewellery from their smart devices.The new AR feature enables customers to view and try necklaces, earrings, bangles, and rings, etc using the device camera and bringing in an added layer of confidence to online jewellery shopping. By bl...
India, March 27 -- Jaipur, March 27, 2026:The Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC), one of India's oldest and most influential industry bodies, hosted a prestigious leadership installation ceremony on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at ITC Rajputana, Jaipur.The event marked the formal installation of Mr. Jai Krishan Jajoo as the Chair of the ICC Rajasthan State Council, ushering in a new phase of leadership aligned with the organization's enduring vision of economic progress and policy advocacy.Founded i...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, March 27 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Director General of the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG), Rear Admiral Rohan Joseph, paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), at his office today (27 March), marking his first official meeting with the Deputy Minister. During the discussion, the SLCG Director General briefed the Deputy Minister on the current role and responsibilitie...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, March 27 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: With the coordination of the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo, the Sri Lanka Navy facilitated an emergency medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) of a crew member from a Chinese-flagged vessel, on 27 Mar 26. The emergency unfolded as the vessel was transiting approx. 700 nautical miles, adjacent to Sri Lanka's Search and Rescue Region. Upon receiving an urgent distress call rega...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, March 27 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The High Commission of the People's Republic of Bangladesh in Sri Lanka hosted a reception to celebrate the 55th Anniversary of the Independence and National Day of Bangladesh at the Kingsbury Hotel, Colombo yesterday. (26 March) Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) attended the event as a special guest. Hon. Minister Nalinda Jayatissa, the Minister for Health ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, March 26 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: A discussion aimed at addressing the longstanding concerns of residents in the Pallemunai area of Mannar was held at the Deputy Minister's Office in Colombo on 26 March. The Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), chaired the discussion. The Divisional Secretary of Mannar, local community representatives, and senior officials of the Sri Lanka Navy attended the ...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, March 26 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) Implementation Review Mission met with the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Ministry of Defence on 26 March, following a recent field visit to evaluate the Reduction of Landslide Vulnerability by Mitigation Measures Project (RLVMMP). During the meeting, Senior Investment Officer Tomas Herrero and the m...
Colombo, Sri Lanka, March 26 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release: The Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka, H.E. ISOMATA Akio, met the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) at his office in Colombo on 24 March 2026. During this meeting, several important aspects of bilateral cooperation were discussed, which included the policy for Free and Open Indo - Pacific (FOIP). The Ambassador also highlighted its core principles of ensur...