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Peradeniya to Colombo Fort train derails

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- A train travelling from Peradeniya to Colombo Fort derailed yesterday (05) when it struck a mound of rocks and earth that collapsed suddenly onto the railway track between the Kad... Read More


Ceylon Tea takes spotlight at Saudi Food Show 2026

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- The first dedicated Ceylon Tea Pavilion was inaugurated by the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Ameer Ajwad, together with the Consul General of Sri Lanka i... Read More


SLSEA renews commitment to Clean Energy on 19thAnniversary

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority (SLSEA) marked its 19th anniversary recently with a special ceremony under the patronage of Energy Minister Anura Karunathilake, reaffirming... Read More


Traditional Head-dress, Head ornament vesting ceremony

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- The grand Kalaeli Mangallaya for the enrobing of the traditional Ves headgear and headdresses of 10 novice students studying dance under Chief Directress of Mampe Rithma Ranga Kal... Read More


SL and ADB align strategy for 2026 - 2029 development, fiscal goals

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- A discussion on Sri Lanka's development plans for the 2026 - 2029 period, with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) as a key development partner, was held at the Presidential Secretar... Read More


Over 15kgs of heroin seized during raids in Gampaha - SSP

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- A large quantity of narcotics, including 15,645 grammes of heroin, 12,594 grammes of 'Ice', 7,461 grammes of hashish and 4,670 grammes of hash, was seized during drug raids conduc... Read More


Sri Lanka Envoy visits UNIFIL HQ and Sri Lankan Contingent in Naqoura

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Lebanon, Anura Withanage, paid an official visit to the Headquarters of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in Naqoura on September 18,... Read More


Sri Lanka, World Bank discussions on offshore wind development

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- World Bank representatives and senior Sri Lankan officials from the renewable energy sector held talks about the next stage of Sri Lanka's Offshore Wind Phase III during a high-le... Read More


Government to introduce policy changes for sustainable housing

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said the Government's goal is to empower everyone to build a dignified home of their own through community participation, for which the Gover... Read More


Over 3,000 fined for not wearing seatbelts on expressways

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- Legal action has been taken against 3,100 individuals who violated the seatbelt law on expressways, according to DIG in charge of Traffic Control and Road Safety, W. P. J. Senadhe... Read More