Nearly 30 dead in Actor Vijay’s political rally (Video)
Tragedy struck at Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief actor-politician Vijay’s rally in Karur, leading to the death of at least 29 people, including a few children. Thousands of supporters of the actor-politician gathered at the venue to listen to Vijay,…
Narahenpita Railway Station renovation project launched
The renovation of Narahenpita Railway Station commenced today (Sept. 27) under the “Dream Destination” program, which operates as part of the “Clean Sri Lanka” initiative. Located between the Kirulapone and Cotta Road stations along the Kelani Valley line, Narahenpita is…
170 police officers challenge ASP promotions in Supreme Court
A group of 170 police officers, including Chief Inspectors and Inspectors, have filed three fundamental rights petitions before the Supreme Court, seeking a ruling that their basic rights were violated in the recent promotion of 45 officers to the post…
Protest in Mannar against wind power plant
Residents staged protests in Mannar on Friday night as turbines and other equipment for a proposed wind power plant were transported into the town. The protesters called for a halt to bringing wind power machinery into Mannar and demanded that…
Egyptian Ambassador meets Defence Secretary
Egyptian Ambassador to Sri Lanka, H.E. Adel Ibrahim, met Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal (Retd.) Sampath Thuyacontha at the Ministry of Defence on Sept. 26. The Defence Secretary welcomed the envoy, and the two held discussions on strengthening bilateral relations…
India-Oman’s $10 billion trade poised for diversification after FTA
India is expected to soon announce a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Oman, its second pact with a Gulf nation after United Arab Emirates (UAE). Moneycontrol explains the bilateral trade patterns between India and Oman, as well as the potential…
India’s first large pvt gold mine in Andhra Pradesh to soon begin full-scale production: DGML MD
India’s first large private gold mine in Andhra Pradesh is likely to start its full-scale production very soon, a top official of Deccan Gold Mines Ltd said on Thursday. The development assumes significance as India currently imports around 1,000 tonnes…
We love India, want more energy trade with it: U.S. Energy Secretary
The U.S. wants to expand energy cooperation with its “awesome ally” India, including in natural gas and coal, nuclear, and clean cooking fuels, where New Delhi has been a “star”, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Wednesday (September 24,…
Oman India Fertiliser Company plans float on Muscat bourse
An Omani-Indian fertiliser joint venture plans to list on the Muscat stock exchange as Oman’s government renews its privatisation drive. Oman India Fertiliser Company (Omifco) has sent requests to banks for proposals on its potential listing, Bloomberg reported. State-backed energy…
Apple ramps up iPhone machinery manufacturing in India amid China squeeze
Apple is rapidly expanding its supply chain in India by not only sourcing components for iPhones but also manufacturing machinery essential to make these devices locally, sources have told Moneycontrol. So far, about 35 companies are building such machinery in…