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More trains from Kandy to Colombo canceled due to landslides and derailment

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- Train operations along the upcountry main railway line continue to be disrupted due to a landslide that caused debris to fall onto the tracks and a train derailment near the Ihal... Read More


IGP urges police officers not to misuse their powers

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya has requested all police officers to exercise the powers granted to them in a manner that upholds the rule of law in the ... Read More


US State Department confirms DV-2027 delay and new $1 registration fee

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- The U.S. Department of State has confirmed a delay in the opening of registration for the Diversity Visa (DV) 2027 program, which typically begins in the first week of October. ... Read More


Advisory issued for strong winds and rough seas

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- An 'Amber' weather advisory has been issued for strong winds and rough seas by the Department of Meteorology. Accordingly, the advisory issued at 02.30 p.m. today (20), will be ... Read More


Another seven train journeys canceled due to derailment on Main Line

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- The Department of Railways has cancelled another seven train journeys today (20), including the night mail train, following a train derailment along the Upcountry Main Railway Li... Read More


Over 100 families in three districts affected by adverse weather

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- More than 100 families in three districts have been affected by prevailing adverse weather conditions across the country. A total of 585 individuals from the Kurunegala, Anuradh... Read More


Sri Lanka showcases economic reform & debt restructuring progress at IMF-World Bank meetings

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- The Sri Lankan delegation, led by Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), actively participated in a series of high-level bilateral and multil... Read More


More trains cancelled as restoration work continues after derailment on upcountry line

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- The Railway Departments states that the restoration of train services on the upcountry line following yesterday's derailment, caused by a mound of earth collapsing on the Interci... Read More


ICTA provides update on Lanka Government Cloud service disruptions

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- The Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) of Sri Lanka has issued an update on the ongoing partial disruption affecting the Lanka Government Cloud (LGC) services... Read More


Mass shooting at US University injures three, "No ongoing threat," say police

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- A shooting at an Oklahoma State University residence hall wounded at least three people early Sunday morning, according to a university spokesperson. Police said there was "no o... Read More