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Train services disruption continues

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- Train services on Sri Lanka's up-country line are facing disruptions, according to a statement from Sri Lanka Railways. Passengers travelling from Colombo will find their journe... Read More


Sri Lankan man denies entering UK illegally and exposing himself amid Portsmouth incident

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- Sukirthan Thangrasha, 37, of New Road, Fratton, denied common assault, indecent exposure and entering the UK illegally. The defendant appeared at Portsmouth Crown Court where he... Read More


Ruhuna University students remanded

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- A group of students from the Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Ruhuna, who were arrested following a clash that occurred after a cricket match, has been remanded until ... Read More


Sri Lanka ranks among World's top food destinations

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- Sri Lanka has ssecured a position in Conde Nast's 2025 top 10 food destinations Sri Lanka has been officially recognised as one of the world's premier locations for food lovers,... Read More


Gazette issued revising the scope and functions of several ministries

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- A gazette revising the subjects and functions of several ministries has been published. This follows the Cabinet reshuffle which took place on October 10. To view the full gaze... Read More


MPs urged to wear pink to parliament tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- In a special request, the Speaker of the House, Doctor Jagath Wickramaratne, has asked all Members of Parliament to wear pink or pink-shaded clothing tomorrow (22). The initiati... Read More


Red alert issued for torrential rain across the island

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued a 'Red' alert for heavy rainfall across a large part of the island. Forecasters warn that several regions, including the Western, Sabara... Read More


GovPay fine payments top Rs. 30 million in initial roll-out

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- Rs. 30 million has been collected from drivers paying spot fines digitally in just two months across the Western Province and the Dambulla-Anuradhapura road section. Harsha Pura... Read More


Main Line services delayed

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- Rail passengers are facing significant disruption this morning (21), with main line train services experiencing delays and cancellations due to multiple incidents. The most crit... Read More


Baddegama records highest rainfall over the past 12 hours

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- Baddegama has recorded the highest level of rainfall over the past twelve hours, ending at six o'clock this morning (21). According to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC), the ... Read More