Sri Lanka To Get First Electric Train

COLOMBO, Feb 27 (NNN-SL NEWS) – Sri Lanka’s Transport Ministry, today (Thursday) said, it will construct the country’s first electric rail track, in the central highlands of Kandy, to ease traffic and further develop the island’s transport sector. State Minister of Transport, Dilum Amunugama, told media that, the new electric…

Egypt Committed To Nile Dam Talks In Washington Despite Ethiopia’s Retreat: Ministry

CAIRO, Feb 27 (NNN-MENA) – Egypt is committed to the course of negotiations, sponsored by the United States and the World Bank, regarding the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), despite Ethiopia’s announced non-participation, the Egyptian foreign ministry said. “Egypt’s two ministers of foreign affairs and water resources and irrigation, will…

Lebanese President Vows To Protect Lebanon’s Oil, Gas Wealth Ahead Of First Well Drilling

BEIRUT, Feb 27 (NNN-NNA) – Lebanese President, Michel Aoun, vowed to protect Lebanon’s oil and gas wealth in its territories, according to a statement. “We will protect this wealth with all our strength and power, and we will never give up on it. We will defend every inch of our…

Turkish Police Seize Over 3,700 Artefacts Across Istanbul

ISTANBUL, Feb 27 (NNN-ANADOLU) – The Turkish police seized more than 3,700 historical artefacts, in operations conducted across Turkey’s largest city, Istanbul. Acting on a tip, anti-smuggling and organised crime teams, carried out 11 operations across Istanbul, between Jan 13 and Feb 25. Among the seized artefacts are several ancient…

Situation In NW Syria “Dire” With 21 Civilians Killed

UNITED NATIONS, Feb 27 (NNN-XINHUA) – “The situation in Idlib is dire,” the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said, referring to the beleaguered governorate in northwest Syria, where at least 21 civilians were reported killed in the last 48 hours. Airstrikes were reported in 19 communities…

Jordan Launches Major Project To Provide Sustainable Water Resources

AMMAN, Feb 27 (NNN-PETRA) – Jordan on Wednesday, launched the Aqaba-Amman Water Desalination and Conveyance National Project, the largest water project in the country. The first phase of the project will annually generate 130 million cubic metres of water, while the project’s maximum annual capacity will be 350 million cubic…

Iraq Suspends Schools For 10 Days Over COVID-19

BAGHDAD, Feb 27 (NNN-NINA) – The health minister, announced suspension of all schools and universities until Mar 7, to curb the spread of COVID-19. Jaafar Sadiq Allawi, said, he ordered the suspension of schools and universities, as well as cinemas, cafes, clubs, and other gathering spots, from Feb 27 to…

Pakistan Launched Polio Vaccination Campaign For Children Under Five

ISLAMABAD, Feb 27 (NNN-APP) – The year’s first nationwide polio vaccination drive began last week, apart from Karachi, where the campaign began a week earlier, aiming to vaccinate approximately 39.6 million children. The campaign involved nearly 265,000 polio workers, going door-to-door, to inoculate children under the age of five. A…

Update: 27 Dead, Over 200 Injured In Indian Capital Violence

NEW DELHI, Feb 27 (NNN-PTI) – The death toll in the communal violence in the Indian capital rose to 27 and more than 200 were injured on Wednesday evening. While 25 deaths have been confirmed at Guru Teg Bahadur hospital, the other two deaths were reported at Lok Nayak Jai…

Japan’s Abe Asks Big-Event Organisers To Mull Cancellations Amid COVID-19 Outbreak

TOKYO, Feb 27 (NNN-NHK) – Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, asked organisers of big sport and cultural events to consider cancelling or postponing them in the next two weeks, in an effort to curb the spread of the COVID-19 in the country. Abe made the request at a task force…