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Coastal train service restricted to Weligama

Srilanka, Nov. 22 -- Train traffic on the Coastal line remains restricted to Weligama. The slow train travelling from Matara to Maradana, Colombo, at 2:05 PM yesterday derailed between Kamburugamuwa ... Read More


Nugegoda rally aimed at uniting opposition, not choosing a leader - Chamara Sampath

Srilanka, Nov. 22 -- The Nugegoda opposition rally was not organised to seek or appoint a leader but held with the clear intention of bringing the entire opposition together on one common platform, sa... Read More


One killed, two injured in Digampathaha road incident

Srilanka, Nov. 22 -- A fatal road incident occurred yesterday (21) in the Digampathaha area on the Dambulla-Habarana road. Police reported that two motorcycles travelling in the same direction collid... Read More


Chinese Ambassador says Sri Lanka and China 'fellow travellers' on development path

Srilanka, Nov. 22 -- Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong stated that partnering with China means embracing opportunities, believing in China means being optimistic about the future, and invest... Read More


Kadugannawa rockslide death toll rises to two

Srilanka, Nov. 22 -- The number of people who died in the rockslide at a shop in the Lower Kadugannawa area rose to two. Another male individual who was trapped in the debris of the affected shop was... Read More


Early landslide extended for 10 districts

Srilanka, Nov. 22 -- Early landslide pre-warnings have been further extended for the following districts: Badulla, Kalutara, Colombo, Galle, Matara, Hambantota, Kandy, Kegalle, Nuwara Eliya, and Ratna... Read More


Nine Arches Bridge lighting project postponed indefinitely due to land dispute

Srilanka, Nov. 22 -- The Central Cultural Fund (CCF) announced that the inauguration of the lighting project for the Demodara Nine Arches Bridge-a major attraction for both local and foreign tourists-... Read More


Estate house damaged by landslide in Kotagala

Srilanka, Nov. 22 -- The Nuwara Eliya District Disaster Management Unit reported that a large earth embankment collapsed onto an estate house in the upper section of the Stonycliff Estate due to heavy... Read More


Minor flood warning issued for Kuda and Magura Ganga lowlands

Srilanka, Nov. 22 -- The Department of Irrigation announced a risk of a minor flood situation in the low-lying areas associated with the Kuda Ganga and Magura Ganga-sub-basins of the Kalu River. The ... Read More


Colombo-Kandy road section between Lower Kadugannawa and Mawanella closed

Srilanka, Nov. 22 -- The Kegalle District Secretariat announced that the section of the Colombo-Kandy road between Lower Kadugannawa and Mawanella is closed until further notice. This closure follows... Read More