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Man arrested over suspected railway sabotage in Wanawasala derailment

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- A man has been arrested by police on suspicion of removing iron components from the railway track at the site of the recent train derailment in Wanawasala. The arrest was made fo... Read More


Opposition leader slams government over new vehicle tax

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- Opposition Leader says the current government promised Vitz cars for 1.2 million rupees during the last election period, but instituted an additional 50% tax on vehicles today. S... Read More


Youth drowns in Pussellawa

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- A 19-year-old youth died after two individuals riding a bicycle plunged into a water-filled hole down a slope due to a brake failure, Pussellawa police said. The victim was Anuha... Read More


Low pressure area persists to the northeast of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, May 15 -- The Department of Meteorology issued an announcement stating that a low-pressure area remains situated to the northeast of the country. This system should move away from Sri Lanka... Read More


Coal commission receives opposition complaints

Sri Lanka, May 15 -- Two fresh complaints regarding irregularities in coal imports and electricity generation reached the Coal Commission yesterday, both filed by members of the opposition. President ... Read More


Deduru Oya and Inginimitiya spill gates opened

Sri Lanka, May 15 -- Irrigation officials opened the spill gates of the Deduru Oya and Inginimitiya reservoirs due to heavy rainfall affecting several areas of the island. Two spill gates of the Dedur... Read More


Hatton schools closed today due to heavy rain

Sri Lanka, May 15 -- All schools within the Hatton education zone will close today (15), according to an announcement by the Central Provincial Education Secretary. This decision follows the heavy rai... Read More


Minor flood risk for Attanagalu Oya basin

Sri Lanka, May 15 -- A minor flood risk exists in the catchment areas of the Attanagalu Oya basin following heavy rainfall. The Department of Irrigation issued an "Amber" warning at 7:45 pm yesterday ... Read More


90-day detention for "Gampaha Osman"

Sri Lanka, May 15 -- The weapon intended for the plot against Ganemulla Sanjeeva originated from an individual known as Gampaha Osman. The Colombo Crime Division (CCD) presented this information to C... Read More


Provincial council elections expected this year

Sri Lanka, May 15 -- The government expects to hold the provincial council elections within this calendar year, Science and Technology Minister Professor Krishantha Abeyasena stated. The minister sha... Read More