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Two remanded over railway track component theft linked to Wanawasala derailment

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- Two individuals-one suspected of removing railway track components between Wanawasala and Kelaniya and another alleged to have purchased the stolen materials-have been remanded in... Read More


India, other oil importers to bilaterally negotiate transit corridors with Iran: Moody's

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- India and other oil importing nations are likely to negotiate bilaterally to secure energy supplies, potentially through coordinated transit corridors, but a return to pre-war tra... Read More


Railway union calls for urgent restoration of night patrols following Wanawasala train derailment

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- The Locomotive Operating Engineers' Union has stated that the Railway Department's night patrol services are currently not being properly carried out and has called for the immedi... Read More


Residents allege corruption in Monaragala disaster relief payments; officials accused of taking commissions

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- Residents in several parts of Monaragala have accused several officials attached to the Monaragala Divisional Secretariat of allegedly engaging in fraudulent practices during the ... Read More


Govt. gazettes bill to abolish Chief of Defence Staff position and repeal 2009 Act

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- A bill to repeal the Chief of Defence Staff Act No. 35 of 2009 has been published through an official gazette notification. According to reports, the relevant draft bill, prepare... Read More


Election Commission urges public to verify 2026 voter registration details before upcoming enrollment process

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has issued a notice regarding registration for the 2026 electoral register. Accordingly, those who were born before February 01, 2009 and who... Read More


Popular hotel in Batticaloa sealed for two weeks after health violations

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- A popular hotel in Batticaloa city has been sealed under an order issued by the Batticaloa Magistrate's Court. The Magistrate's Court has also ordered the hotel to remain closed ... Read More


Duo arrested with leopard skin, firearms, and ammunition in Wanathawilluwa

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- Two individuals have been arrested by officers attached to the Department of Wildlife Conservation Wanathawilluwa sub-office for possessing a leopard skin, several firearms and am... Read More


PM to hold talks on concerns of uni students occupying Malwana residence

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has turned her attention to a group of university students who have been... Read More


Wanawasala train derailment: Police reveals removed railway track parts sold for Rs. 3,000

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- Police have revealed that parts removed from the railway line where a train derailment occurred have been sold for Rs. 3,000, and the individual who purchased the items has also b... Read More