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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


Drunk and reckless drivers to face criminal charges

Sri Lanka, Dec. 29 -- Authorities will prosecute individuals for drunk and reckless driving under criminal law in addition to existing traffic regulations, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Traffic Co... Read More


Airport employees protest over withheld bonuses

Sri Lanka, Dec. 29 -- Staff at the Airport and Aviation Services Company staged a demonstration within the airport premises today (29) to protest the non-payment of their expected bonuses. Around 50 ... Read More


Excess soil to support national projects

Sri Lanka, Dec. 29 -- Between 300,000 and 400,000 cubes of soil accumulated from road repairs following Cyclone Ditwah will be utilised for national development and economic initiatives. Nuwara Eliya... Read More


Sri Lanka Customs exceeds revenue targets

Sri Lanka, Dec. 29 -- Total revenue collected by Sri Lanka Customs reached a record Rs. 2,497 billion by last Friday (26), significantly exceeding all government financial targets for the year. Custo... Read More


Four arrested in drug haul

Sri Lanka, Dec. 29 -- Four suspects were arrested at Katunayaka Airport today with 200 million rupees worth of Kush in their possession. The suspects were carrying 20.7 Kilo Grams of the substance an... Read More


EPF goes online

Sri Lanka, Dec. 29 -- T he digital transformation of the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) began today with the launch of online registration for both employers and members. The Commissioner General of... Read More