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The fact that the key Gulf states — Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) — are currently held in high regard by the German government is evident from the steady stream of ministerial visits to their capitals. Only recently, Environment Minister Carsten Schneider of the center-left Social Democrati…
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Venezuelan envoy Remigio Ceballos dismisses reports US will set the price for all oil transactions between China and Venezuela
Investigation is being carried out under the bloc’s foreign subsidies regulation, a tool that is expected to be widely used this year
The Cabinet of Ministers has officially approved the Renewable Energy Resources Development Plan 2025–2030, a strategic roadmap designed to transform Sri Lanka’s energy landscape. The plan is a critical step toward meeting the national target of generating 70% of electricity from renewable sources by 2030 and achiev…
Sri Lanka and international cricket sensation Pathum Nissanka has been unveiled as the newest brand ambassador for Prima KottuMee, further amplifying the youthful energy and vibrant spirit the brand embodies.
Largest barrage of the year hits Kyiv and Kharkiv, damaging power plants. Zelensky says Moscow chose terror over diplomacy as talks loom
The victims, including three young children, were found by a man searching for his estranged family in a remote Johor oil palm plantation
Eastroc, which raised US$1.3 billion in city’s biggest IPO so far this year, draws strong retail demand amid heightened regulatory scrutiny
Reeling from blackouts and the loss of its Venezuelan patron, Havana confirms communications with the US but says no formal negotiations yet
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Sri Lanka Customs destroyed over 20 million (2,032,824) cigarettes worth over Rs. 305 million, which had been illegally brought into the country, depriving the Government of over Rs. 270 million in taxes, at the Kerawalapitiya Waste-to-Energy Power Plant on January 30.
Under the pact, India’s tariffs have been reduced from 50 per cent to 18 per cent
Greenlandic has been an emblem of identity as the territory advanced to political autonomy and has given us words like igloo and anorak
Mohammad Riza Chalid is wanted in Indonesia for his alleged involvement in corruption at state-owned oil company Pertamina
Researchers say cooling innovation can lower temperature of overheated ‘hotspots’ on solar cells that can cause panel failure and fire risk
S.Anushka and Cathurangani Jayasekara emerged men’s and women’s NESTOMALT Run for Sri Lanka Marathon 2026, winners of the first phase which commenced from Galle yesterday bringing together runners, families, and communities for a morning fuelled by purpose and energy. The event is organised by SingleTree Events.
An official review into Bangladesh’s power sector has concluded that long-term deals signed without competition are adding billions of dollars a year to electricity costs, in a move likely to increase pressure on the country to renegotiate contracts with companies including India’s Adani Power.
Ukraine’s first deputy PM condemns ‘targeted’ attack on energy workers as Zelensky says next trilateral peace talks to be February 4-5
With residential development on the wane, Chinese firms are investing in smart city, logistics and new energy projects, Knight Frank says
Liquid cooling system powered by science could fuel critical infrastructure, offsetting soaring energy consumption and cooling demands
With northeast monsoon replaced by easterly wind in middle of the week, mercury expected to rise to 24 degrees on Friday, Observatory says
The explosion highlighted the jittery mood prevailing in the country, as Trump threatens strikes and says a US ‘armada’ is on its way
The incident, in sub-zero temperatures, prompted a complete shutdown of Kyiv’s metro network and knocked out its water supplies
Chinese Ambassador in Colombo Qi Zhenhong on Wednesday (28) said that the practical cooperation and close people-to-people exchanges between Sri Lanka and China in various fields continue to deliver tangible benefits to our peoples and inject positive energy into regional peace and prosperity.
The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment, Republic of Korea, through the Korea Environmental Industry and Technology Institute (KEITI), will provide USD 4.7 million for a new initiative entitled ‘Scale-up and Sustain the Low-Carbon Municipal Solid Waste Management and Resource Recovery in Sri Lanka’ which wil…
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened new tariffs on countries supplying oil to Cuba, escalating a pressure campaign against the Communist-run island.
Venezuela’s reform will enable additional foreign investment in the energy sector, a move expected to benefit the United States in particular
Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) General Manager K.S.I. Kumara said that employees who applied for the Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) may withdraw their applications on or before January 30, 2026 (today).
India’s High Commissioner Santosh Jha on Monday said that Talks are ongoing on the development of Trincomalee as an energy hub between India, Sri Lanka and the UAE.
Commercial Bank of Ceylon has entered into a strategic partnership with Hayleys Fentons Limited to promote the full range of New Energy Vehicles introduced to the market by the company’s mobility arm, Hayleys Mobility Limited, strengthening the Bank’s efforts to offer attractive and accessible leasing solutions to c…
NESTOMALT Run for Sri Lanka Marathon 2026, organised by SingleTree Events, will commence its first phase in the city of Galle on February 1, from 6.00 a.m. bringing together runners, families, and communities for a morning fuelled by purpose and energy.
Amid record-setting cold, the US president says he personally requested Russia halt energy strikes as peace talks prepare to resume
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Leaders of a Canadian group seeking the secession of the oil-rich province of Alberta have met members of the administration of US President Donald Trump at least three times since last April, the Financial Times reported on Thursday.
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India is the fastest growing large economy in the world and to a great extent that growth is being fuelled by coal. At the same time, India's air pollution is among the worst in the world and has a measurable impact upon life expectancy. The developed world has gone a long way towards phasing coal out of its energy …
US secretary tells senators Beijing received discounted crude via opaque debt deals, saying Maduro’s removal was key to curbing influence
Lanka Coal Company General Manager Namal Hewage yesterday said that suppliers of coal are selected through a rigorous and transparent process. “To qualify, a supplier must be registered as a coal supplier for over three years, have supplied more than 500,000 metric tonnes of coal during that period, and demonstrate …
An Oklahoma state senator has introduced legislation to strengthen regulations on how oilfield wastewater is injected underground following an investigation by The Frontier and ProPublica.
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The move to boost security around Malampaya East-1 is seen as a test case for protecting future offshore energy projects in contested waters
Cabinet Spokesman and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said the government has not incurred any losses from the importation of coal, stressing that all such consignments are handled under an established penalty system that has been in place for years.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the India-European Union trade deal will boost manufacturing in India and also expand services-related sectors in the country. Being dubbed as the “mother of all deals”, the free trade agreement, whose conclusion is set to be announced today, will further strengthen …
The Ceylon Princess, one of the two ships owned by the Ceylon Shipping Corporation, has set a record by unloading 20,500 metric tonnes of coal at the Norochcholai Coal Plant in a single day on Saturday, the highest unloading for a day.
SJB MP Ajith Perera yesterday urged the President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to take urgent action regarding the import of “questionable” or substandard coal for the Lakvijaya Power Plant in Norochcholai.
Matters relating to coal imported to Sri Lanka for electricity generation were examined at the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development.
Sri Lankan High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Nimal Senadheera attended the Environmental Resilience Day organised by the Commonwealth Secretariat on January 21. The theme of the event: ‘A Resilient Commonwealth: Driving Environmental Resilience for People and Planet’, underscored how climate change, biodivers…
Bangarorin biyu dai da suka hada da tawagar Ministan man fetur na kasar Aljeriya Mohammed Arkab, da na kasar Nijar sun tattauna batutuwan da za su kawo ci gaba ga kasashen biyu musamman a fannin man fetur, inda Aljeriya za ta yi aikin fitar da mai da iskar gas a yankin arewacin Nijar tare da hada hannu da kamfamni m…