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Fuel train derailment disrupts main railway line

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- A fuel transportation train has derailed between Mirigama and Wilwatta. The Railway Department states that this incident has caused disruption to services on the Main Line. The ... Read More


Suspected drug vessel brought to Dikowita Harbour

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- The Sri Lanka Navy has confirmed that the multi-day fishing vessel, which was taken into custody yesterday (November 1) in the deep sea west of the island on suspicion of transpor... Read More


Massive drug haul at Dikowita Port: 'Ice' and Heroin being weighed

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- The multi-day fishing vessel brought to the Dikowita Harbour this morning is reported to contain a large consignment of 'Ice' (crystal methamphetamine) and Heroin. The Sri Lanka ... Read More


Boiler explosion at rubber factory kills one

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- A boiler exploded at a rubber factory located in the Kiriporuwa Estate in Yatiyanthota. Police confirmed that the explosion resulted in the death of a 25-year-old young man and l... Read More


Over 350kg of drugs seized by Navy

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara, announced that the fishing vessel seized by the Navy was carrying over 350 kilogrammes of 'Ice' (crystal methamphetamin... Read More


Nuwara Eliya traders fined for consumer affairs violations

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- Eight traders have been fined a total of Rs. 743,000 for violating the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) Act. The charges levelled against them included selling goods and food ite... Read More


Hotline introduced to report damage to Sri Lankan forests

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- The Ministry of Environment has introduced a dedicated hotline number for the public to provide information regarding any damage or harm to Sri Lanka's forest system or the enviro... Read More


Big Onion farmers protest against government's purchase price

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- Farmers cultivating local big onions across several regions continue to face significant hardship due to the lack of a fair market price for their produce. Although the government... Read More


Unregulated plastic lighter imports threaten Sri Lanka's matchbox industry

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- The Sri Lanka Safety Match Manufacturers' Association has warned that the influx of substandard, non-standardised plastic lighters is causing a collapse of the local matchbox indu... Read More


Five arrested over alleged organised crime gang attacks

Sri Lanka, Nov. 1 -- A group of five individuals allegedly connected to an organised crime gang operating in the Kalutara area was arrested yesterday (October 31) by the Special Task Force (STF) and t... Read More