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Multiple train services cancelled on Kandyan Line following landslide

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- Train services on the Kandyan Line have been disrupted due to a landslide near Ihala Kotte Railway Station, forcing the cancellation of several trains this morning and tonight. ... Read More


Survivors of 1989 Valvettithurai massacre file USD 15 million reparations claim

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- Survivors and relatives of victims of the 1989 Valvettithurai massacre have submitted a formal reparations claim to the Sri Lankan Office for Reparations, seeking USD 15 million ... Read More


Orionid meteor shower peaks tonight

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- Astronomer Gihan Weerasekara has announced that the Orionid meteor shower, one of the most spectacular meteor showers of the year, will be visible tonight (20). The meteor showe... Read More


IPS calls on Sri Lanka to shift from cyclical post-crisis rebound to structural growth

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- The Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) has urged Sri Lanka to convert its cyclical post-crisis rebound into structurally driven growth, warning that the country's recovery will de... Read More


President meets FUTA

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- A meeting was held this morning (20) at the Presidential Secretariat between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the Federation of University Teachers' Associations (FUTA). D... Read More


Landslide warnings issued for several districts

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- The Landslide Early Warning Center of the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued a landslide early warning valid from 4:00 PM on 20 October 2025 to 4:00 PM on ... Read More


Ranil mourns death of former Kenyan PM Odinga

Sri Lanka, Oct. 18 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe in a condolence message to Kenyan President Dr.William Samoel Ruto over the passing away of former Prime Minister of Kenya Rila Amolo Odinga... Read More


Government launches low cost air ticket scheme for migrant workers

Sri Lanka, Oct. 18 -- The Government opened a new window to issue air tickets at low rates for Sri Lankan migrant workers travelling abroad. The initiative was launched under the patronage of Foreign ... Read More


PNB to question fishermen in narcotics boat seized by Navy

Sri Lanka, Oct. 18 -- The Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) informed the Colombo Magistrate's Court yesterday (17) that the five suspects who were arrested on suspicion of bringing into the country 839.25... Read More


Sathosa incurred Rs.15 Bn loss due to rice imports in 2014, 2015

Sri Lanka, Oct. 18 -- Lanka Sathosa (STO) incurred a loss of over Rs.15 billion (Rs.15,157,031,018) due to rice imports in 2014 and 2015 that violated formal procurement procedures. It was revealed a... Read More