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Chilaw and Colombo Fort train services will resume tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Dec. 29 -- Train services between Colombo Fort and Chilaw, which were temporarily suspended due to bad weather, will resume from tomorrow (29), the Department of Railways has announced. Op... Read More


The gazette declaring essential services has been further extended

Sri Lanka, Dec. 29 -- Due to severe adverse weather, the special gazette issued by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, declaring key services necessary for maintaining normal public life as "essential... Read More


Suriyakanda police officer P.C. claims he was assaulted by MP Malima and is seeking protection for his safety.

Sri Lanka, Dec. 29 -- A police constable, who had previously alleged being assaulted by National People's Power Ratnapura District MP Shanth Padmakumar and is currently under suspension, has filed a c... Read More


Sri Lanka Among Top Destinations to Visit in Asia for 2026

Sri Lanka, Dec. 29 -- Sri Lanka has been ranked fifth among the Best Places to Visit in Asia for 2026 by U.S. News, a multifaceted digital media company known for its independent reporting and destina... Read More


Lower Kadugannawa stretch on Colombo-Kandy road reopened

Srilanka, Dec. 28 -- The Lower Kadugannawa area of the Colombo-Kandy main road, which was closed due to recent landslides, reopened for traffic following the implementation of temporary safety measure... Read More


Some showers expected today

Srilanka, Dec. 28 -- Several spells of showers will occur in Northern, North-central, Eastern, Uva and Central provinces and in Hambantota district today (28), according to the Department of Meteorolo... Read More


Suspect arrested with foreign firearm

Srilanka, Dec. 28 -- A 43-year-old resident of Heenatiyana, Minuwangoda, was arrested yesterday (27) for the possession of a foreign-made firearm and ammunition. Officers from the Western Province No... Read More


Ten foreign women arrested in spa raid

Srilanka, Dec. 28 -- Ten foreign nationals were apprehended by the Kollupitiya Police during a raid on a spa that allegedly operated as a front for a prostitution ring. Acting on information received... Read More


Kandy bomb threat confirmed hoax

Srilanka, Dec. 28 -- The bomb threat targeting the Kandy District Secretariat has been confirmed by police as a hoax intended to cause public panic. An anonymous email received by the Secretariat on ... Read More


Man dies following physical assault in Ayagama

Srilanka, Dec. 28 -- A 57-year-old resident of Samarugama, Ayagama, died at the Ratnapura Hospital while receiving treatment for injuries sustained during a physical assault. Ayagama Police initiated... Read More