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Train derails at Ohiya, upcountry train services disrupted

Sri Lanka, Nov. 18 -- A train traveling from Kandy to Badulla at 4:00 a.m. this morning derailed at Ohiya Railway Station. The Railways Department said that three wheels of the train came off the tra... Read More


Kataragama dog control drive records 223 sterilizations, 251 vaccinations

Sri Lanka, Nov. 18 -- A five-year initiative to control rabies and the stray dog population in the Kataragama area has recorded significant progress, with 223 sterilizations and 251 anti-rabies vaccin... Read More


Kalutara district to launch comprehensive sex education program for schools

Sri Lanka, Nov. 18 -- Kalutara District Parliamentarian Nilanthi Kottahachchi, Chairperson of the Children and Women's Sub-Committee of the Kalutara District Coordinating Committee, announced that a p... Read More


Chamara Sampath to be indicted before High Court for misappropriation of public funds

Sri Lanka, Nov. 18 -- The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) informed the Colombo Chief Magistrate that the investigation conducted by the CIABOC on the alleged co... Read More


Supreme Court dismisses FR petition against Cabraal, others

Sri Lanka, Nov. 18 -- A Fundamental Rights petition filed by Ven. Thiniyawala Palitha Thera seeking an order directing the Attorney General to initiate both criminal and civil proceedings against form... Read More


Over 2.28 million Sri Lankans pledge to donate eyes

Sri Lanka, Nov. 18 -- The Sri Lanka Eye Donation Society (SLEDS) announced that more than 2.28 million Sri Lankans have pledged to donate their eyes after death, marking a major milestone in the natio... Read More


Veteran radio presenter Chitra Kumari Kalubowila passes away

Sri Lanka, Nov. 18 -- Award-winning radio presenter Chitra Kumari Kalubowila has passed away, leaving behind a remarkable legacy in Sri Lanka's broadcasting industry. One of the country's most senior... Read More


Sri Lankan pilgrims can now use UPI in India

Sri Lanka, Nov. 18 -- A pilot initiative to introduce UPI One World digital service for Sri Lankan Buddhist pilgrims visiting India has been launched. The Sri Lanka High Commission in India, in partn... Read More


Sri Lanka signs debt restructuring agreement with Denmark

Sri Lanka, Nov. 18 -- The Government of Sri Lanka has signed a bilateral agreement with the Government of Denmark as part of the ongoing External Debt Restructuring Process. The agreement follows bil... Read More


"Sri Lanka has enormous promise, but effective tourism promotion requires both investment and continuous effort" - Zubin Karkaria, Founder & CEO, VFS Global Group

Sri Lanka, Nov. 18 -- Over a year after the e-visa system handled by the consortium-comprising IVS-GBS as the primary partner and VFS Global as the technical partner-was suspended in Sri Lanka, Daily ... Read More