Sri Lanka streamlines ECT’s management structure through corporate framework

July 9, 2025 9:22 PM

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Sri Lanka streamlines ECT’s management structure through corporate framework

          The Sri Lankan Cabinet has approved the incorporation of a limited liability company, Colombo Eastern Container Terminal (Private) Limited, to manage and operate the Eastern Container Terminal (ECT) of the Colombo Port. Earlier in 2021, the Cabinet had approved the development of both the ...

Bihar: EC says over 57 % Enumeration Forms collected in SIR

July 9, 2025 9:43 PM

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Bihar: EC says over 57 % Enumeration Forms collected in SIR

          Election Commission today said that active participation of electors, tireless efforts of election officials, volunteers and Booth Level Agents has resulted in the collection of over 57 per cent Enumeration Forms in Bihar in the Special Intensive Revision SIR. The Commission in a statement...

Govt committed to implementing Smart River Management  

July 9, 2025 8:16 PM

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Govt committed to implementing Smart River Management  

  Union Minister of Jal Shakti C.R. Patil chaired a high-level review meeting to discuss Smart River Management under the Namami Gange programme. The meeting focuses on Innovations and International Collaboration for the rejuvenation of rivers. The Union Minister commended the collaborative spirit, ...

Chhattisgarh: 12 Maoists surrender in Dantewada

July 9, 2025 7:49 PM

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Chhattisgarh: 12 Maoists surrender in Dantewada

          Twelve Maoists have surrendered before the police in Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh today. District Superintendent of Police Gaurav Rai said that a total reward of twenty-eight lakh rupees was declared on nine of these Maoists.         The surrendered Maoists will be provided incentive...

Nepal- China Miterepul bridge washed away in floods

July 9, 2025 7:42 PM

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Nepal- China Miterepul bridge washed away in floods

  At least nine people were killed and 19 others were missing after heavy rains on Tuesday, flooding the Lhende river and the Bhotkosi river in Nepal's Rasuwa district. A flood swept away the Miterepul Bridge that links the Himalayan nation with China.         Bodies were recovered downstream, miles...

Russia launches drone & missile attacks on Ukraine

July 9, 2025 5:35 PM

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Russia launches drone & missile attacks on Ukraine

          Ukraine today said that Russian forces fired nearly 750 drones and missiles during overnight attacks targeting the western part of the country. The Ukrainian Air Force claimed that 711 of the drones and at least seven of the missiles were downed. The attacks mainly targeted Ukraine's weste...

Hottest June ever in Europe this year

July 9, 2025 5:34 PM

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Hottest June ever in Europe this year

        Western Europe experienced its hottest June ever this year, with average temperatures reaching 20.49°C, according to the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service. Two major heatwaves, peaking on June 17-22 and again at month’s end, drove extreme conditions across countries including Spain, Fra...