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All train between Maradana and Colombo Fort delayed

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- Train services between Maradana and Colombo Fort Railway stations have been disrupted due to a 'stalled train' near the Dematagoda yard, the Railway Control Room said. According... Read More


Russia launches biggest wave of strikes on Ukraine for weeks

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- Russia has launched 574 drones and 40 missiles on Ukraine in one of the heaviest bombardments in weeks, Ukrainian officials say. One person was killed in a drone and missile str... Read More


Special notice for motorists: Road section sinking in Borella

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- A section of the road from Model Farm Road Junction towards D.S. Senanayake Junction in Borella has been reported sinking. Therefore, motorists are urged to use alternate routes... Read More


President's Fund to expand assistance programmes for persons with disabilities

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- A meeting has been held in a bid to expand the services provided through the President's Fund for persons with disabilities, as well as the execution of programmes in partnership... Read More


Applications called to fill vacancy in Police Commission

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- Applications have been called from qualified individuals to fill a vacancy in the National Police Commission. The Office of the Secretary-General of Parliament said the relevant... Read More


Evening showers expected in several areas in next few days

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- Atmospheric conditions are getting favorable for evening thundershowers in the Northern, North-Central, Central, Uva and Eastern provinces during the next few days, the Departmen... Read More


Man shot dead near Thun Bodhiya bridge in Bandaragama

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- An individual has been shot dead in a shooting incident reported at around 6:00 p.m. today (21) near the Thun Bodhiya Bridge in Bandaragama, police stated. Police noted that an ... Read More


Staff shortages threaten flight safety in India - report

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- India's aviation safety regulator is grappling with a staffing crisis that is severely affecting its ability to fulfil its mandate, a parliamentary panel has warned in a new repo... Read More


Man nabbed while transporting Rs. 20 million worth of heroin inside plumbing pipe

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- An individual has been arrested in Payagala while transporting a stock of heroin concealed inside a plumbing pipe, police stated. Officers attached to the Kalutara Police Specia... Read More


China-Sri Lanka working to promote high-quality BR cooperation - Chinese envoy

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- China and Sri Lanka are currently working hand in hand to promote high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, Sri Lanka's Chinese Ambassador Qi Zhenhong said. The Ambassador was spe... Read More