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Northern railway line services return to normal

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Train services along the Northern railway line have returned to normal, according to the Railway Control Centre. Railway operations along the line had been disrupted due to the o... Read More


Litro expects gas shortage to ease within two days

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- The ongoing cooking gas shortage in Sri Lanka is expected to be resolved within the next two days following the arrival of several liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) shipments, Litro G... Read More


Sufficient fertiliser stocks available for Maha season

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Sufficient fertiliser stocks required for the Maha season are currently available within the country with distribution activities already underway, National Fertiliser Secretariat... Read More


Highest-ever monthly tourist arrivals recorded in October

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Sri Lanka recorded its highest-ever monthly tourist arrivals in October, welcoming 168,625 visitors as demand strengthened ahead of the winter season, although the increase in vis... Read More


Patali to appear before coal commission tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Former Energy Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka was summoned to appear before the Presidential Commission investigating the coal deal tomorrow (04). Statements were obtained from... Read More


National Deepawali festival in Matale on Nov. 7

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- The National Deepawali Festival 2026 will be held on November 7 at the Sri Muthumariamman Temple in Matale, bringing together religious leaders, government representatives and mem... Read More


SriLankan Airlines clarifies cargo hold smoke alert incident

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- SriLankan Airlines has confirmed that flight UL605, arriving from Melbourne to Colombo, declared an emergency prior to landing on 1 November due to a smoke alarm being triggered i... Read More


TIN rush causes heavy congestion at Inland Revenue Department

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- A massive crowd gathered at the Inland Revenue Department's head office, causing heavy congestion as large numbers of people arrived to obtain their Taxpayer Identification Number... Read More


Fire destroys popular cosmetics store in Kiribathgoda Town

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- A sudden fire broke out at a popular cosmetics store located in Kiribathgoda town around 5:00 PM today (02), causing extensive damage to the property. Reports indicate that both ... Read More


Chinese Communist Party outlines closer scrutiny of officials

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- The Chinese Communist Party is set to tighten oversight of its officials by scrutinising their assets and online activities, according to a party document released on Sunday. The... Read More