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Kandy-Colombo train services to resume after several days

Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- Several train journeys along the main line, which were temporarily suspended due to a train derailment and adverse weather conditions, will resume operations starting tomorrow (2... Read More


Israel's parliament gives initial nod to occupied West Bank annexation

Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- A bill applying Israeli law to the occupied West Bank, a move tantamount to annexation of land which Palestinians want for a state, won preliminary approval from Israel's parliam... Read More


CAA issues gazette announcing maximum retail prices for imported rice

Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has issued a gazette notification announcing the maximum retail prices (MRP) for imported rice varieties, effective from October 21, 2025. A... Read More


CID records statement from model Piumi Hansamali regarding ongoing probe

Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has recorded a statement from popular model and actress Piumi Hansamali, for approximately two hours. This was in connection with an ... Read More


Heavy rains, strong winds expected in various parts of the island today

Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- The low-pressure area located near the northern coast of Sri Lanka is expected to intensify further and move west-northwestward and is likely to develop into a Depression over th... Read More


CCD submits report to court on Ishara Sewwandi

Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- The Colombo Crimes Division today (22) submitted a report to the Colombo Magistrate's Court regarding the ongoing investigations into Ishara Sewwandi, who has been identified as ... Read More


Notorious criminal Loku Patty's associate remanded

Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- A businessman who is accused of handling financial operations of a notorious criminal known as 'Loku Patty' has been remanded until October 24, Ada Derana reporter said. The ord... Read More


Indian capital Delhi air quality remains in very poor category

Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- Air quality in the Indian capital on Wednesday continued to remain in a very poor category, the Central Pollution Control Board said. According to official data at 7 a.m. local ... Read More


Landslide warnings issued for residents of 11 districts extended

Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- Early landslide warnings issued to residents of multiple areas in 11 districts owing to incessant rains experienced in parts of the island, have been extended. Accordingly, land... Read More


Kelani Valley Line to be extended to Ratnapura?

Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- The government has decided to conduct a feasibility study and prepare a detailed plan to extend the Kelani Valley Line up to Ratnapura. Accordingly, a sum of Rs. 250 million has... Read More