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Investigations into the damage on the Upcountry railway line to take two months

Srilanka, Dec. 8 -- The Colombo-Puttalam railway line, which sustained damage due to the adverse weather, is currently undergoing reconstruction between Kudaoiya and Nattandiya. The land area connect... Read More


What could be the cost to the economy from Ditwah?

Srilanka, Dec. 7 -- The total damage caused by the recent adverse weather in Sri Lanka is estimated to be between US$6 billion and US$7 billion, according to Commissioner General of Essential Services... Read More


Horton Plains road reverts to tourist-only access

Srilanka, Dec. 7 -- The Horton Plains National Park road, which was temporarily opened for general public traffic following the disaster, will revert to being accessible only to local and foreign tour... Read More


Relief workers' bus crashes in Nuwara Eliya

Srilanka, Dec. 7 -- A bus carrying a group of relief workers from Kalutara was involved in a crash in the Nuwara Eliya area yesterday (6) evening while returning home, Nanu Oya Police report. The gro... Read More


Two US Air Force aircraft arrive for cyclone Ditwah relief

Srilanka, Dec. 7 -- Two C-130J Super Hercules aircraft and Airmen from the US Air Force's 36th Contingency Response Group (CRG) arrived today (7) at Katunayake Air Base to provide American airlift cap... Read More


Drug-smuggling couple arrested

Srilanka, Dec. 7 -- A married couple has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) with a haul of illegal narcotics valued at over Rs. 250 million. According to reports, the coupl... Read More


Operation Sagar Bandhu boosts aid

Srilanka, Dec. 7 -- India has significantly escalated its technical support to Sri Lanka, moving firmly into the rebuilding phase following Cyclone Ditwah. The ninth Indian Air Force (IAF) C-17 aircra... Read More


Landslide Early Warnings extended

Srilanka, Dec. 7 -- The National Building Research Institute (NBRI) issued its latest warning indicating several areas across seven districts are under elevated landslide threat levels. This warning ... Read More


Thief allegedly swallows diamond locket in Auckland

Srilanka, Dec. 3 -- A New Zealand man has been charged for theft after he allegedly stole a diamond-studded locket in a rather unusual way - by swallowing it. The ingested loot - a Faberge egg locket... Read More


Thailand relaxes afternoon alcohol ban

Srilanka, Dec. 3 -- Thailand has temporarily lifted a decades-old ban on the sale of alcoholic drinks in the afternoons as it seeks to boost tourism. Liquor stores and other accredited establishments... Read More