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…
12 Sri Lankans repatriated from Israel – SL Embassy
The Sri Lankan Ambassador to Israel, Nimal Bandara, says approximately 12 Sri Lankans with mental health issues or substance abuse problems have been repatriated to Sri Lanka from Israel in the recent past. Ambassador Nimal Bandara further said the Sri…
President AKD meets US President Donald Trump
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has engaged in a cordial conversation with the President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, on the sidelines of a special dinner reception hosted by the US President. In a statement, President Dissanayake said…
PM Harini attends ‘Feminist Futures’ exhibition in Colombo
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya participated in the transformative exhibition ‘Feminist Futures: Art, Activism, and South Asian Womanhood’, curated by art historian Dr Arshiya Lokhandwala, held at the National Museum of Sri Lanka in Colombo yesterday (26). ‘Feminist Futures’ interrogates systemic…
“This moment” : Suryakumar Yadav consoles Dunith Wellalage
India captain Suryakumar Yadav met Sri Lanka spinner Dunith Wellalage on the sidelines of the Asia Cup 2025 Super 4s match at the Dubai International Stadium on Friday. The 22-year-old Wellalage lost his father, Suranga Wellalage, earlier this month. The…
President attends ceremony marking 60th accession to BBNJ Agreement
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has attended the ceremony organised by the Government of France to mark the accession of 60 countries to the Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable…
CMC recruits 36 new firefighters to strengthen fire safety response
The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has recruited 36 new firefighters this week to enhance fire safety and emergency response in the city. According to the CMC, while the recent fire at 1st Cross Street brought renewed public attention to fire…