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Several Kelani Valley train services cancelled due to engine shortage

Sri Lanka, Sept. 1 -- The Railway Station Masters' Association states that several train services on the Kelani Valley line have been cancelled due to the lack of a power set and a locomotive engine. ... Read More


Four arrested over massive drug haul at Colombo Port

Sri Lanka, Sept. 1 -- The Central Crime Investigation Bureau has stated that the stock of 472 kilograms of narcotics discovered inside a container at the Colombo Port is valued at over 15 billion rupe... Read More


Panadura Nilanga's brother-in-law shot dead in Payagala

Sri Lanka, Sept. 1 -- A 30-year-old man has died following a shooting incident carried out by two unidentified motorcycle-borne gunmen in the Koshena area of Payagala, Kalutara, last night (31). The ... Read More


Supreme Court to consider petitions challenging 22nd Amendment today

Sri Lanka, Sept. 1 -- Petitions filed challenging the 22nd Constitutional Amendment Bill are scheduled to be considered before a five-judge Supreme Court bench today (01). Chief Justice Preethi Padma... Read More


Meteorology Department forecasts showers and strong winds in several areas today

Sri Lanka, Sept. 1 -- The Department of Meteorology states that several spells of rain may occur today (01) in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces, as well as in the Galle, Matara, Kandy, and Nuwar... Read More


Four missing after drowning off Epamulla beach

Sri Lanka, Aug. 31 -- A woman, two girls, and a boy went missing after drowning while bathing off the Epamulla sea area belonging to the Pamunugama police division. Investigations were commenced by t... Read More


Lal Wijenayake says 22nd Amendment attempt created severe constitutional crisis

Sri Lanka, Aug. 31 -- The attempt to hurriedly present and pass the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution Bill to extend the retirement age of judges created a severe crisis in the country. Convener of ... Read More


Colombo District Court activities suspended

Sri Lanka, Aug. 31 -- A section of a building within the Colombo District Court premises collapsed on the night of the 29th, prompting authorities to suspend court activities today (31) amid concerns ... Read More


CPC and Lanka IOC reduce petrol prices

Sri Lanka, Aug. 31 -- The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation took steps to revise the retail prices of several fuels effective from 12.00 midnight yesterday (30). Accordingly, the prices of Petrol 92 Octan... Read More


Bodies of three drowned individuals recovered off Pamunugama coast

Sri Lanka, Aug. 31 -- The bodies of the 35-year-old mother, her 4-year-old daughter, and the 12-year-old relative were recovered. They went missing while bathing in the sea at Epamulla in Pamunugama,... Read More