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More details emerge on Wanawasala train derailment

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- More details have emerged regarding the incident in which a train derailed and a carriage overturned on the railway line between Wanawasala and Hunupitiya railway stations. A pas... Read More


Gradual recession of river water levels amid reduced rainfall: Irrigation Dept.

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- The Department of Irrigation states that river water levels, which had risen previously, are gradually receding following a slight reduction in rainfall. Director of Irrigation (... Read More


Adverse weather in Sri Lanka affects over 5,000 people across 14 districts

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has announced that the number of people affected by the adverse weather conditions impacting several districts across Sri Lanka has exceeded 5... Read More


12 injured after train derails between Wanawasala and Hunupitiya

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- Twelve passengers were injured after a train travelling from Polgahawela to Colombo derailed, causing one carriage to overturn on the railway line between Wanawasala and Hunupitiy... Read More


12 injured after train derails between Kelaniya and Wanawasala

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- Twelve passengers were injured after a train travelling from Polgahawela to Colombo derailed, causing one carriage to overturn on the railway line between Kelaniya and Wanawasala ... Read More


India's EC probes alleged illegal voting by Sri Lankan nationals in TN polls

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- The Election Commission of India has ordered a probe into the allegations of foreign nationals, including Sri Lankans, "deceitfully" voting in the 23 April Tamil Nadu Assembly ele... Read More


Fairly heavy showers expected in several parts of the island today

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- The Department of Meteorology stated that, according to today's latest weather analysis, the low-pressure area located northeast of Sri Lanka continues to persist. The Department... Read More


Railway Dept. files complaint as police probe Wanawasala train derailment

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- A complaint has been lodged with the police in connection with the Wanawasala train derailment, according to the Railway Department's Superintendent of Train Operations, Asanka Sa... Read More


90-day detention order issued on 'Gampaha Ousmand'

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- The Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) has obtained a 90-day detention order to further interrogate Ousmand Gunasekera, also known as "Gampaha Ousmand," who was arrested on allegations... Read More


Advisory issued for low-pressure area near Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- An 'Amber' advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology regarding the low-pressure area in the vicinity of Sri Lanka. The advisory was issued at 3.30 p.m. today (16)... Read More