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Opening of Maho-Anuradhapura railway line cancelled indefinitely

Sri Lanka, Sept. 12 -- The opening of the railway line from Maho to Anuradhapura today was cancelled due to officials in charge of the project reporting that it has not been completed yet, the Railway... Read More


Minister Tiran Alles says he holds 10-year visa to live in any country

Sri Lanka, Sept. 12 -- Minister of Public Security Tiran Alles said he holds a visa allowing him to live in any country for ten years, and that he does not need to obtain a visa to leave the country a... Read More


ADB approves USD 100 million for Sri Lanka's water sector reforms

Sri Lanka, Sept. 12 -- The Water Supply and Estate Infrastructure Development Ministry welcomed the approval of a USD 100 million policy-based loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to support tra... Read More


Child abuse cases escalating in Anuradhapura

Sri Lanka, Sept. 12 -- Child Protection Authorities in Anuradhapura district expressed concern over the escalation of child abuse in the district. District Child Protection Officer Mahendra Dasanayak... Read More


Vietnam death toll climbs to 197 as typhoon's aftermath brings flash floods and landslides

Sri Lanka, Sept. 12 -- Nearly 200 people have died in Vietnam in the aftermath of Typhoon Yagi and more than 125 are missing as flash floods and landslides take their toll, state media reported Thursd... Read More


Young man arrested after dodging checkpoints at airport

Sri Lanka, Sept. 12 -- A young man who managed to pass all security checkpoints at the Katunayake International Airport and attempted to surreptitiously board a Chennai-bound flight early today was ar... Read More


J'pura university temporarily closed

Sri Lanka, Sept. 12 -- The University of Sri Jayawardenepura will be temporarily closed from 6:00 p.m. today due to a clash between two groups. All students have been requested to vacate the univers... Read More


ITAK reaffirms support to Sajith at Presidential election

Sri Lanka, Sept. 12 -- The Ilankai Thamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) has reiterated its support to Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa at the upcoming 2024 Presidential elec... Read More


I don't focus on religion and ethnicity: Ranil

Sri Lanka, Sept. 12 -- I decided to contest for the presidency only to stabilize the economy and not to focus on religion or ethnicity, President Ranil Wickremesinghe told a public rally in the East. ... Read More


Election Commission tightens security for ballot box transport

Sri Lanka, Sept. 12 -- The Election Commission has announced measures to ensure the security of ballot boxes during the upcoming presidential election. This follows concerns raised by politicians an... Read More