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Kadugannawa landslide death toll rises to 2 as rescued man succumbs to injuries

Sri Lanka, Nov. 22 -- A man who was earlier rescued from the Pahala Kadugannawa landslide site has succumbed to his injuries, bringing the total number of fatalities to two, hospital sources confirmed... Read More


Train services on coastal line restricted to Weligama following derailment

Sri Lanka, Nov. 22 -- The Railway Department has announced that train operations on the Coastal Railway Line will be restricted up to Weligama until further notice. The decision follows an incident y... Read More


Woman trapped inside shop buried in Kadugannawa landslide rescued

Sri Lanka, Nov. 22 -- An injured woman who was trapped inside the shop buried by the landslide at Pahala Kadugannawa has been rescued and admitted to hospital, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) sai... Read More


Govt launches programme to convert old petrol three-wheelers to electric

Sri Lanka, Nov. 22 -- The government has initiated a programme to convert old fuel-powered three-wheelers into electric vehicles, Minister of Science and Technology Chrishantha Abeysena announced. He... Read More


One person killed in accident at Hanguranketha

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- A person has reportedly died in an accident that occurred this morning (21) in the 'Hulan Wanguwa' area of Hanguranketha, said Ada Derana reporter. Published by HT Digital Conte... Read More


SJB suspends membership of ex-Pannala PS member arrested over narcotics seizure

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has suspended the party membership of the former SJB member of the Pannala Pradeshiya Sabha, who was arrested in connection with the seizure of t... Read More


SriLankan Airlines and govt reach agreement in principle with bondholders on bond restructuring

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- SriLankan Airlines and the Government of Sri Lanka have reached an agreement in principle with major bondholders on the restructuring of USD 175 million in Guaranteed Bonds due J... Read More


Four Additional Solicitors General appointed President's Counsel

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- Four newly promoted Additional Solicitors General of the Attorney General's Department have been appointed as President's Counsel. The swearing-in ceremony was held before the S... Read More


Woman dies, teenage son injured in acid attack in Ayagama

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- A 40-year-old woman has died following an acid attack on her and her 16-year-old son in the Kolabewa area, within the Ayagama Police Division. Police had received information la... Read More


Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe departs for India

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- Former President and UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe left for Chennai, India, this morning (21) from the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake, airport officials... Read More