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More trains cancelled as restoration work continues after derailment on upcountry line

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- The Railway Departments states that the restoration of train services on the upcountry line following yesterday's derailment, caused by a mound of earth collapsing on the Interci... Read More


ICTA provides update on Lanka Government Cloud service disruptions

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- The Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) of Sri Lanka has issued an update on the ongoing partial disruption affecting the Lanka Government Cloud (LGC) services... Read More


Mass shooting at US University injures three, "No ongoing threat," say police

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- A shooting at an Oklahoma State University residence hall wounded at least three people early Sunday morning, according to a university spokesperson. Police said there was "no o... Read More


Sri Lanka reports 35 malaria cases so far this year

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- The Anti Malaria Campaign has reported that a total of 35 malaria cases have been identified in Sri Lanka so far this year, with one fatality recorded. Sri Lanka was officially ... Read More


Several train journeys cancelled due to derailment near Ihalakotte

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- The Railway Department has announced that several train journeys along the upcountry railway line will be cancelled tomorrow (20), due to a derailment near the Ihalakotte railway... Read More


Ishara Sewwandi taken to Kilinochchi as part of Ganemulla Sanjeewa murder probe

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- Ishara Sewwandi, who is in the custody of the Colombo Crime Division in connection with the murder of underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne, also known as 'Ganemulla Sanj... Read More


Another train derailment disrupts operations on Kelani Valley Line

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- Train services along the Kelani Valley railway line have been affected by a derailment. The Railway Department stated that a train traveling from Colombo Fort to Avissawella der... Read More


Sri Lanka launches GIS-based rubber land mapping program

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- The Rubber Development Department and the Survey Department of Sri Lanka have jointly initiated a rubber land mapping program utilizing innovative Geographic Information System (... Read More


30-hour water cut in several areas of Galle District

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced that a 30-hour water cut will be implemented in several areas of the Galle District tomorrow (20). Issuing a s... Read More


New curricula for Grades 1 and 6 to be released soon - Education Ministry

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- The Ministry of Education has announced that the new curricula for Grades 1 and 6, under the upcoming education reforms, will be released soon. Secretary to the Ministry Nalaka ... Read More