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PM Harini returns after concluding visit to India

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has returned to Sri Lanka after completing an official diplomatic visit to India. The Prime Minister arrived at the Bandaranaike Internatio... Read More


Ex-French president Nicolas Sarkozy to start five-year prison sentence on Tuesday

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy, set to start a five-year prison sentence on Tuesday after being convicted of attempting to raise campaign funds from Libya in 2007, said ... Read More


Two night mail trains cancelled due to derailment near Ihalakotte

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- Two night mail trains scheduled to operate today (19) have been cancelled, Sri Lanka Railways has announced. The cancellation has been attributed to a train derailment near the ... Read More


Re-scrutinized results of 2025 Scholarship Exam released

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- The re-scrutinized results of the 2025 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination, have been released online, according to the Department of Examinations. The results can be obtained by en... Read More


Bangladesh probes cause of massive airport fire

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- Bangladeshi traders on Sunday (Oct 19) assessed heavy losses after a devastating fire tore through the cargo complex of the country's main international airport, as the governmen... Read More


RDA to install 50 km of safety fences on high-risk mountain roads

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- The Road Development Authority (RDA) will install safety barriers along hazardous embankments in three mountainous regions following a recent spike in road accidents, a senior of... Read More


Few showers expected in parts of the island today

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- Showers or thundershowers will occur at most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m, today (19), the Department of Meteorology said. A few showers may occur in Southern province and... Read More


Local and foreign tourists stranded in Wilpattu National Park rescued by wildlife officers

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- More than 30 local and foreign tourists who were visiting the Wilpattu National Park have been rescued by wildlife officers after being unable to return due to heavy rainfall and... Read More


Train derailment disrupts services along the Main Line

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- Rail operations along the Upcountry Railway Line have been disrupted due to a derailment, according to the Department of Railways. The department stated that the Intercity Expre... Read More


Landslide warnings issued for seven districts extended

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- Landslide warnings issued to residents of seven districts owing to incessant rains experienced in parts of the island have been extended. Accordingly, landslide warnings issued ... Read More