Dhaka, April 1 On Wednesday, Iran said that its Security Council has approved safe passage for six Bangladeshi fuel-carrying ships waiting to cross the Strait of Hormuz amid continued war in West Asia.As Bangladesh continues to rely heavily on imported fuel due to dwindling petroleum reserves...
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Colombo, March 27 A man who was accused of hoarding four litres of petrol in a town in northwest Sri Lanka has been sentenced to 21 days in jail.Sri Lanka has banned fuel hoarding shortly after the joint attack by the US and Israel on Iran.Lasantha Kumara Balasuriya, 48, from the...
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Colombo, March 22 The Sri Lankan government on Sunday urged the public to use fuel and electricity sparingly in the face of potential shortages, amid volatile global oil markets.This came as the island nation raised fuel retail prices at midnight, the second such increase in a week.As a...
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Colombo, March 16 Sri Lanka announced a four-day work week, with Wednesday designated as a public holiday, as a precautionary measure in response to potential fuel shortages due to the conflict in the Middle East.Currently, the island nation operates on a five-day work week."It was decided...
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Colombo, March 15 Sri Lanka implemented a fuel rationing system using QR codes on Sunday, in response to a potential crisis situation due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.Cars are allowed 15 liters per week, while buses are allowed 60 liters per week, according to the Ministry of...
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The United Arab Emirates remains on high alert due to escalating tensions in West Asia following U.S. strikes on Kharg Island, Iran's main crude oil export hub in the Persian Gulf. U.S. President Donald Trump stated that American forces had destroyed several military targets on the island but...
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Washington, March 14 US President Donald Trump on Saturday urged nations affected by Tehran’s “attempted closure” of the Strait of Hormuz to send ships to secure the narrow shipping lane crucial for global oil supplies as the war with Iran entered its third week.In a post on Truth Social...
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Washington, March 14 – US President Donald Trump said the United States carried out a major bombing raid on Iran’s strategic Kharg Island, claiming American forces “completely destroyed” military targets at the country’s key oil export hub while deliberately sparing energy infrastructure.In a...
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An oil tanker, carrying crude oil, arrived in Mumbai yesterday after safely navigating the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. This is the first ship bound for India to pass through the waterway since maritime traffic slowed following recent US and Israeli strikes on Iran. According to...
New Delhi/Baghdad, March 12: An Indian crew member was killed after a US-owned crude oil tanker, Safesea Vishnu, came under attack by Iran near Basra in Iraq on Wednesday.The remaining 15 Indian crew members on board were safely evacuated and moved to a secure location, the Indian Embassy in...
Washington, March 12 – US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said that energy markets could face short-term disruptions as the conflict involving Iran affects oil flows, but insisted that the impact would likely be temporary and that military operations would eventually stabilize global energy...
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New Delhi, March 10 With the escalating conflict in West Asia disrupting energy supplies, panic buying of LPG cylinders amid fears of shortages has led to long queues and a rush at distribution centers across parts of Delhi.Several distributors say the sudden surge in demand has created a...
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Coimbatore, March 9 – The ongoing conflict in West Asia and the disruption of maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz have begun to impact India's textile sector, with prices of polyester fiber rising sharply in the past week.According to industry representatives, the price of polyester...
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Wednesday, March 5 The United States may deploy naval escorts for oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz if necessary, the White House has said, as the conflict with Iran raises concerns about global energy supplies and shipping security in one of the world’s most critical maritime...
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Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu), February 26 Preparations are in full swing for the annual two-day festival at the St Antony’s Church in Katchatheevu, scheduled to begin on February 27, officials said on Thursday.The festival, a significant symbol of religious harmony between India and Sri Lanka, is...
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Kolkata, February 18 The Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata, announced on Wednesday that it has launched a ₹117.54 crore modernization project for its iconic Bascule Bridge at the Kolkata Dock System, aimed at improving cargo movement efficiency and strengthening port infrastructure.Built in...
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