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Delays on the Coastal Line

Sri Lanka, April 24 -- The Sagarika train derailed in the Wadduwa area, according to the Railway Department. This incident resulted in delays for train services operating on the coastal line. Publis... Read More


Sajith questions who will bear cost of lost funds

Sri Lanka, April 24 -- The current government, which came to power promising to protect state property as sacred, failed to even ensure the country's financial security, Opposition Leader Sajith Prema... Read More


Thunderstorms expected across the island

Sri Lanka, April 24 -- Showers or thundershowers are forecasted in many areas of the island after approximately 1:00 p.m. today (24), according to a statement from the Department of Meteorology. Heav... Read More


Court orders Arjuna Aloysius to immediately settle unpaid VAT

Sri Lanka, April 24 -- W. M. Mendis & Co. directors must settle their outstanding Value Added Tax (VAT) payments as previously ordered, according to the Colombo Magistrate's Court. Additional Magistr... Read More


SJB urges President to appear before container probe committee

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Parliamentarian Mujibur Rahman stated that the President should appear before the Special Parliamentary Committee investigating the release of 323 c... Read More


Complaint filed with IGP over alleged Treasury hack

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- A formal complaint was submitted to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) today (22) via email, calling for an extensive investigation into the reported redirection of $2.5 mill... Read More


Public sector language training to get periodic checks

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- Public servants learning new languages should undergo regular progress reviews to ensure their skills remain effective, according to Minister of Justice and National Integration... Read More


Nigerian further remanded over online gift scam

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- A Nigerian national arrested for defrauding over Rs. 11.5 million through an online gift parcel scam will remain in custody until the 5th, following an order by Colombo Chief Ma... Read More


Public warned of banking scam disguised as Sri Lankan Airlines app

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- Police uncovered a fraudulent scheme where scammers contact individuals via WhatsApp, posing as representatives of Sri Lankan Airlines to promote a malicious mobile application.... Read More


Auspicious time for planting saplings falls today

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- The auspicious time for planting saplings is set for 9:01 AM today (23), as mentioned in the Sinhala and Tamil New Year litha (almanac). It is recommended to plant saplings whi... Read More