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India’s aviation sector grew phenomenally partly due to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s pledge to throw open flying to all classes of people.In October 2016, he launched the UDAN scheme. UDAN is an acronym or “UdeDesh ka Aam Nagrik” (Let the Common Citizen Fly).Modi said, “I want to see people who wear hawai chappals…
India and Russia moved to strengthen the ‘Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership’ by broadening cooperation in several sectors, including trade, nuclear energy, defence, and science and technology.
DFCC Bank has extended its digital payments infrastructure to Sri Lanka’s public transport network by enabling QR, credit and debit card acceptance in buses through DFCC Point of Sale (POS) terminals.
Lt. Gen. Denzil Kobbekaduwa was a top military officer and a fine rugby personality. He died 33 years ago on August 8, 1992, whilst commanding the security forces in the north when the vehicle he was travelling in went over a pressure mine. He was a gentleman on and off the rugby field during his playing days. After…
T. DON AUGUSTINE. 29.05.1930 – 02.12.2025 At rest with Jesus. Loving husband of the late Damayanthie Augustine (nee Amarasinghe), darling Thaththi of Dilhani, Sherine, Jayantha Royce (U.S. Embassy, Colombo), Nirmaline, Sandhya (Melbourne) and Angela (ex- Arpico/Melbourne) Tantirimudali. Beloved father-in-law …
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Payments firm says star player ‘embodies the spirit of perseverance’ driving young people and small businesses to ‘uplift their communities’
Inspired by ‘novel sustainable technology’ research, the team designs a single, powerful system using solar energy for extraction
Lauda dominated the 1976 championship until his fiery accident at the Nürburgring. Forty-two days later, the Austrian was back in his Ferrari. Before the season finale in Japan, he was still three points ahead of Hunt. However, in heavy rain, Lauda parked his car shortly after the start. "Life is more important to m…
A discussion on inspecting the damage caused to the roads in the Nuwara Eliya District and the urgent measures required was held this morning (08) at the Nuwara Eliya District Secretariat, under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, together with the relevant responsible officials.
Europe's auto industry is braced for a major announcement from the EU on December 10, which could see significant changes made to the European Commission's proposed 2035 combustion engine phase-out.
Madrid’s ambitious strategy may hinge on attracting more Chinese investment, giving China’s firms greater leverage, analysts say
The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has examined the landslide situation in the Mahagiri Damba area along the Hatton access road to the Sri Pada site and submitted a set of recommendations to mitigate the risks.
The Department of Wildlife Conservation has announced that the roads of Horton Plains National Park, which were temporarily opened for general traffic during the recent disaster, have been closed to normal traffic from 07 December.
Public-private partnerships or PPP model for African infrastructure tipped to grow as ‘bankable’ projects can attract global finance
Piracy costs publishers an estimated US$55 billion a year, forcing a hi-tech shift to protect a sector aiming to rival car exports by 2033
MANILA, Philippines – After resigned congressman Zaldy Co published several videos, among them accusing President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of earning kickbacks from corrupt infrastructure projects, investigators were quick to downplay them because they were not made under oath. Co is also evading an arrest warrant, and …
The Road Development Authority (RDA) plans to reopen all damaged major roads due to Cyclone Ditwah within this week, Director General K. W. Kandambi said.
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the European Union (EU), successfully concluded the Pitching Event for the second batch of SMEs under the ExpoScaleUp program. Supported under the European Union’s regional initiative & Accelerating Cl…
As India continued to extend its humanitarian assistance to cyclone-battered Sri Lanka under “Operation Sagar Bandhu”, a C-17 transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) airlifted a 65-tonne Bailey Bridge from Hindan to Colombo.
Acting on the directives of the Army Commander, and under the guidance of the Project Officer Commanding, Engineers, with the supervision of the Mechanical Engineers Brigade Commander, the Sri Lanka Army Engineer Corps has deployed a wide range of machinery and vehicles to multiple disaster-affected regions across t…
T.DON AUGUSTINE. 29.05.1930 – 02.12.2025 At rest with Jesus. Loving husband of the late Damayanthie Augustine (nee Amarasinghe), darling Thaththi of Dilhani, Sherine, Jayantha Royce (U.S. Embassy, Colombo), Nirmaline, Sandhya (Melbourne) and Angela (ex- Arpico/Melbourne) Tantirimudali. Beloved father-in-law o…
Chaotic chain of events caused several hours of delays for passengers trying to get to and from the airport
Many Chinese exporters expect the first wave of post-war demand in Russia to come from infrastructure
Deputy Minister of Education and Higher Education, Dr. Madhura Senevirathna, confirmed that all access roads to Nuwara Eliya District have now been reopened.
The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) announced that train season ticket holders will be permitted to travel on SLTB buses only in areas where train services have been restricted or temporarily suspended.
For Gerald Wissel, founder and CEO of Hamburg, Germany-based aviation consulting firm Airborne Consulting, a recently announced ticket tax cut for airlines operating in Germany "won't reach passengers" because it is "purely symbolic."
The Chinese-funded rail upgrade benefits Tanzania and Zambia while securing China a trade corridor and access to critical African minerals
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The Indian government Saturday ordered airlines to cap fares as it tries to contain the fallout from one of the worst air traffic disruptions to have ensnared the country.
Researchers say domestic felines were originally regarded as ‘exotic’ pets and kept among the Chinese elite
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday accused Moscow of deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure after Russian strikes caused destruction, power outages and at least eight deaths across war-ravaged regions.
Five people were injured and hospitalized following a serious road accident on Bambalapitiya Marine Drive early this morning (06), at around 2:30 a.m.
Five posters related to Sunday’s poll allegedly destroyed on Mei Tin Road in Tai Wai, according to force
Bus and taxi heading along Kwai Shing Circuit with rubbish truck going in opposite direction when it reportedly lost control
Im Norden Albaniens bringen Bauern auf einem Feld mit gelbblühenden Pflanzen ihre Ernte ein: Nickel. Das gelbe Steinkraut, das hier wächst, zählen zu den sogenannten hyperakkumulierenden, also "über-anreichernden" Arten. Sie können große Mengen Metalle aus dem Boden aufnehmen, darunter Nickel, Zink, Kupfer Gold und …
Asia makes the chips driving the AI boom, but the technology threatens to erase jobs and widen the region’s wealth gap, a new UN report says
Despite its lightweight build, Livis promises robust performance with an impressive battery life of 18.8 hours under normal usage
Army Commander Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo said that the landslide-affected section of the Nawalapitiya-Kandy main road will be re-opened for traffic within one week.
Our country will emerge stronger than ever, despite the obstacles, said Deputy Minister of Plantations and Community Infrastructure Pradeep Sundaralingam in Parliament yesterday (05).
SILVA – Mr. SANDARADURA HIUTON. In remembrance of the impermanence of life, we announce the passing of Mr. SANDARADURA HIUTON SILVA, retired Executive Officer – Bank of Ceylon. Beloved husband of Mrs U.K. Willora Arachchi (retired Principal) and loving father of Eng. Prabash Dilshan Silva, Dr. Chathumi Vinodya Si…
Russia's President Vladimir Putin wrapped up his two-day India visit on Friday, insisting Moscow was "ready to continue uninterrupted shipments of fuel for the fast-growing Indian economy."
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د روسیې ولسمشر ولاديمير پوتين، چې دمګړۍ په هند کې دی، له لومړي وزير نريندر مودي، سره د ملاقات پر وخت ويلي یې دي چې هېواد یې چمتو دی چې هند ته د تیلو ليږد ته دوام ورکړی.
Vast pool of engineering talent seen as a potent driving force for country’s challenge to US tech supremacy
Jaffna District MP Ramanathan Archuna announced in Parliament today that he does not require the official cab allocated to him.
The search for the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 will recommence at the end of December, Malaysia's transport ministry said on Wednesday.
While Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Istanbul’s plans are already aggressively ambitious, Saudi Arabia’s extravagant vision seems like something from fantasyland
A driver attached to the Gangawata Korale Divisional Secretariat has been handed over to the Kandy Police for allegedly stealing and selling bottled drinking water that had been donated for families affected by Cyclone Ditwah.
The National Transport Commission (NTC) has taken disciplinary action against the Monaragala-Colombo bus that recently plunged into floodwaters in the Kumbukkana area, putting passengers’ lives at risk.