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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


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


SIX INJURED IN ELLA-WELLAWAYA ROAD COLLISION

Sri Lanka, Aug. 15 -- A vehicle collsion occurred on the Ella-Wellawaya road, when a three-wheeler and a luxury jeep collided head-on. Six people who were travelling in the three-wheeler were injured... Read More


ADIC VOICES CONCERNS OVER CANNABIS CULTIVATION FOR EXPORT

Sri Lanka, Aug. 15 -- The Alcohol and Drug Information Centre (ADIC) has voiced strong concerns over the government's decision to allow seven foreign investors to cultivate cannabis in Sri Lanka for e... Read More


NEW SPORTS REGULATIONS GET PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE APPROVAL

Sri Lanka, Aug. 15 -- The Parliamentary Committee on Youth Affairs and Sports has approved a new set of regulations, prepared under the Sports Law No. 25 of 1973. The regulations are scheduled to be ... Read More


GOVERNMENT PLANS TO IMPORT RICE AMIDST POTENTIAL SHORTAGE

Sri Lanka, Aug. 15 -- Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe has warned that if large-scale paddy millers create a shortage of Keeri Samba rice, the government plans to import 40,000 metric tons of substitute... Read More


COURT HEARING SET FOR GALENBINDUNUWEWA ARMS STASH

Sri Lanka, Aug. 15 -- Police will report to the Kahatagasdigiliya Magistrate's Court today (15) regarding the discovery of live T-56 ammunition and magazines hidden in the Getalawa reservoir. The sta... Read More