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20 people were injured when a passenger train derailed in the northernmost part of Russia. The train was supposed to go from Vorkuta to Novorossiysk near the Black Sea in the northern Arctic region. The train derailed near a small town in the Komi Republic.It is reported that 215 people were on the train when the accident occurred and the condition of three injured is serious. (NDTV)Visit our Buzzer World News Section for more international news.

Kanchana Wijesekera, the Minister of Power and Energy, said that Sapugaskanda Oil Refinery will be made a separate entity owned by the government as the first step in the restructuring of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation. Accordingly, the minister also said that it will be possible to find the required investment for the oil refinery, increase the quality, efficiency and capacity of the fuel and reduce the cost.Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said that the approved number of employees and salary structure of the Petroleum Corporation will be reviewed and digital platforms will be introduced for various functions and services. The Minister further…

It is reported that Chinese scientists, the Chang’e-6 lunar robotic probe, sent the soil samples from the Far Side of the Moon to a research laboratory for further research.The capsule of the Chang’e-6 returned to Earth yesterday (25) carrying soil samples. The capsule was parachuted into a Chinese territory in Mongolia.China has also previously sent a robot to the moon’s dark side. However, this is the first time that a robot has been sent to the dark region of the Moon to retrieve soil from the Far Side of the Moon. The amount of soil which the Chang’e-6 lunar robotic…

Cabinet approval has been received for handing over the renovation work of Diyagama Mahinda Rajapakse Sports Complex to the Army. In the Cabinet meeting held on 01-08-2024, approval was given to get the construction works of the new sub-projects currently underway and proposed to be implemented by the Sri Lanka Army related to the development of the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, Diyagama.Accordingly, it is planned to construct the roofs of the junior sports hall of the stadium and the second viewing stand of the new athletic field. The Council of Ministers approved the proposal presented by the Minister of Sports…

Cabinet approval has been received for the development of Higurakgoda Airport. The relevant cabinet decision states that the need to develop Higurakgoda Airport following international civil aviation standards, which is currently managed by the Sri Lanka Air Force, has been identified.Accordingly, a committee consisting of representatives of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Sri Lanka Civil Aviation Authority, Airports and Aviation Services Limited (Sri Lanka) (Private) Company and Road Development Authority has been appointed to prepare the master plan for the airport and other related tasks. have doneThe Cabinet has approved the joint proposal presented by the President and the Minister…

America’s NASA has said that a 27-meter-wide huge asteroid will pass by the Earth, and if the trajectory of the asteroid changes and it hits the Earth, there is a possibility of great destruction.However, NASA scientists were assured that the asteroid’s trajectory would not change for any reason, and the Earth would not be in danger.Astronomers have named this asteroid as ‘2024KN1’. The asteroid is said to pass by the Earth at 16,500 kilometres per hour. (NDTV)Find out more by engaging Buzzer.lk and Buzzer Science & Technology.

The All Ceylon Traditional Coconut Oil Manufacturers Association says that if no tax is charged for local coconut oil production, it is possible to provide a litre of coconut oil to consumers at a price between 350 and 380 rupees.Accordingly, its chief convenor Buddhika de Silva stated that since the price of imported oil is rising rapidly in the market, the government should provide concessions to local coconut oil producers.He further stated that the importers of coconut oil are hiding their stocks and presenting the prices as they see fit, and there is no price control.Find out more financial news…

The Indian Space Agency has taken steps to name a newly discovered crater on the surface of Mars as ‘Lal’ in honour of Indian physicist Devendra Lal. Physicist Devendra Lal (1929-2012) was a renowned scientist. Devendra Lal was also one of the pioneers in establishing the Indian Space Agency in Ahmedabad. A 69 km diameter crater in the southern hemisphere of Mars was named after ‘Lal’.In addition, the Indian Space Agency has taken steps to name two more craters, two northern Indian cities, ‘Muzran’ and ‘Hilsa’. India has sent a robotic probe into Mars orbit to explore Mars. This plane…

The International Monetary Fund has proposed introducing an imputed rental income tax on occupied and vacant residential properties from 01 April 2025. Accordingly, the fund states that it has been proposed to introduce this as a measure to increase the government revenue of Sri Lanka.The report states that it is essential to introduce such a tax to increase the government’s income and Sri Lanka aims to implement this tax system by the year 2026 fully.The International Monetary Fund states that an imputed rental income tax is an estimate of the income that a homeowner would receive if he or she…

In the Russian-Ukrainian war, in protest against Russia, the unanimous decision of the leaders of the G7 countries to use the suspended Russian assets and provide them as an aid to Ukraine has been a reason for Russia’s strong opposition.On behalf of the Russian government, the spokesperson of the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Maria Zakharova, called a press conference and warned that this decision taken by the ‘G7’ leaders will have ‘painful’ results for the European Union. (AFP)Visit our Buzzer World News Section for more international news.