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NEW ELLA WEEKEND EXPRESS TRAIN LAUNCHED FOR TOURISTS

Sri Lanka, Aug. 16 -- A new train service, the Ella Weekend Express, was launched today (16) to provide convenience for both local and foreign tourists. The launch follows a high demand from tourists... Read More


USS SANTA BARBARA ARRIVES IN COLOMBO PORT

Sri Lanka, Aug. 16 -- The USS Santa Barbara, a ship belonging to the US Navy, is scheduled to arrive at the Colombo Port today (16). According to a statement from the US Embassy in Sri Lanka, the shi... Read More


DRIVER ARRESTED FOR STEALING OVER MILLIONS FROM CASH TRANSPORT VAN

Sri Lanka, Aug. 16 -- A driver from a cash transport company has been arrested by Bambalapitiya Police for stealing a bag containing over Rs. 10 million. The Police stated that the bag had Rs. 10,396... Read More


'GALU KUMARI' TRAIN DERAILED IN GINTOTA

Sri Lanka, Aug. 16 -- The "Galu Kumari" train has derailed at the Gintota railway station, causing a disruption to services on the coastal line. According to the Railways Department, the incident has... Read More


BUS CATCHES FIRE ON SOUTHERN EXPRESSWAY

Sri Lanka, Aug. 16 -- A bus travelling on the Southern Expressway caught fire today (16) between the Dodangoda and Welipenna interchanges, near the 48-kilometre post. The passenger bus was on its way... Read More


USS SANTA BARBARA ARRIVES AT COLOMBO PORT

Sri Lanka, Aug. 16 -- The USS Santa Barbara, a ship belonging to the US Navy, has arrived at Colombo Port. The Sri Lanka Navy officially welcomed the ship with traditional naval honours. The USS San... Read More


FORMER COUNCILLOR REMANDED OVER ALLEGED ASSAULT ON POLICE OFFICER

Sri Lanka, Aug. 16 -- A former local council member, who was arrested for verbally abusing and behaving in a disorderly manner towards police officers at the Padukka Police Station, has been remanded ... Read More


ALL LEAVE FOR POSTAL OFFICERS CANCELLED

Sri Lanka, Aug. 16 -- All leave for officers of the Postal Department has been cancelled, effective from tomorrow (17), until further notice. Postmaster General S.R.W.M.R.P. Sathkumara issued a notic... Read More


FORMER STATE MINISTER LOHAN RATWATTE PASSES AWAY

Sri Lanka, Aug. 15 -- Former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte has passed away at the age of 57. He died while receiving treatment at a private hospital. Published by HT Digital Content Services with pe... Read More


COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO REVIEW CYBERSECURITY BILLS

Sri Lanka, Aug. 15 -- A committee has been appointed, under the supervision of the Attorney General's Department, to make recommendations on two upcoming cyber security bills. This action was taken on... Read More