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Services on the Northern Line disrupted

Sri Lanka, Aug. 28 -- Train operations on the Northern Line were disrupted due to a train derailment. The Department of Railways stated that a train travelling from Polgahawela to Mahawa derailed at ... Read More


Colombo port surges into top 20 global container hubs

Sri Lanka, Aug. 28 -- The Port of Colombo climbed from 26th to the top 20 major container ports globally, significantly boosting the maritime ambitions of Sri Lanka according to data from research fir... Read More


Showers are expected in several provinces today

Sri Lanka, Aug. 28 -- Showers may occur from time to time today in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, and North Western provinces, as well as in the Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts. Fairly heavy s... Read More


Trincomalee Buddhist Centre holds fourth annual procession

Sri Lanka, Aug. 28 -- The annual procession organized by the Trincomalee Sri Sambodhi Buddhist Centre was held recently for the fourth time. The Chief Incumbent of the Sri Sambodhi Buddhist Centre, V... Read More


Rs. 160m Medawela water treatment plant project launched

Sri Lanka, Aug. 28 -- The laying of the foundation stone for the Medawela water treatment plant project, built for Rs. 160 million, symbolically took place on August 27, providing a sustainable soluti... Read More


IMF delegation to visit Sri Lanka next month

Sri Lanka, Aug. 28 -- A delegation from the International Monetary Fund is scheduled to visit the island next month. This is for the next review under the Extended Fund Facility. During this visit, ... Read More


Historic Kandy Esala Procession concludes with final rituals

Sri Lanka, Aug. 28 -- The water-cutting ceremony marking the conclusion of the historic Kandy Esala Procession was held at the Getambe ferry on the Mahaweli River today (28). The annual festival will... Read More


President expresses condolences to Nepal over tragic flash floods

Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake expressed his condolences to Nepal regarding the tragedy that occurred due to the sudden flood situation affecting Nepal. That was by making a... Read More


Sajith accuses government of neglecting farmers

Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- The current government is giving stepmotherly treatment to the people engaged in farming, and the children, youth, and mothers in the country today are facing severe pressure and... Read More


Final Randoli procession of Kandy Esala Festival tonight

Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- The final Randoli Procession of the Kandy Esala Festival will parade through the streets this evening (27). The procession is scheduled to begin at the auspicious time of 6:43 P... Read More