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Restoration of damaged upcountry railway track still ongoing

Sri Lanka, April 12 -- The "Udarata Menike" train operating from Colombo to Badulla is currently limited to Rambukkana due to ongoing repair work on the main railway line. The disruption follows exte... Read More


49 killed in road accidents within a week - Minister

Sri Lanka, April 12 -- A total of 49 individuals have died in separate road accidents during the past week from April 4 to 10. Speaking at a media briefing held in Colombo, the Minister of Transport,... Read More


Trump predicts Iran will return to the negotiating table, threatens he could take country out "in one day"

Sri Lanka, April 12 -- US President Donald Trump on Sunday predicted that Iran would return to the negotiating table while warning that he could take out Iran in "in one day." "I predict they come ba... Read More


Special transport services deployed for New Year travel

Sri Lanka, April 12 -- The Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development says special bus and train services have been implemented today (12) also for commuters traveling to their hometowns ah... Read More


7 notorious gang members transferred to Welisara Prison - Dy Minister

Sri Lanka, April 12 -- Seven notorious members of organised crime gangs have been transferred from Boossa High-Security Prison to the newly established prison at the Welisara Navy Camp. The Deputy Mi... Read More


Two Pakistan Navy ships arrive in Colombo

Sri Lanka, April 12 -- The Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) TAIMUR and ASLAT arrived at the Port of Colombo on a goodwill visit, the Sri Lanka Navy said. The visiting ships were welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy... Read More


Heavy showers end prolonged dry spell in central hills

Sri Lanka, April 12 -- Thundershowers have been reported in the western slopes of the central hills, particularly in key catchment areas, bringing an end to nearly three months of prolonged dry weathe... Read More


Resigned CEB employees yet to receive compensation, Unions claim

Sri Lanka, April 12 -- A group of employees who opted for voluntary retirement following the restructuring of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) claim that they have not yet received the compensation ... Read More


Donald Trump says US will blockade Strait of Hormuz

Sri Lanka, April 12 -- President Donald Trump said today the US Navy will begin blockading ships in the Strait of Hormuz and interdicting every ship that has paid a toll to Iran, after US peace talks ... Read More


Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the country

Sri Lanka, April 12 -- Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, North-Western and Uva provinces and in Ampara, Batticaloa and Polonnaruwa... Read More