Coastal line trains remain restricted after Galu Kumari derailment
The Railway Department says that train operations on the coastal line remain restricted. This is due to ongoing work to re-rail the Galu Kumari train, which derailed yesterday (16) evening near the Ginthota railway station. Accordingly, trains from Colombo to…
Bribery case against NPP minister – Sunday Times
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) is to file action against Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody over allegations of misappropriation of funds during his tenure at the Fertiliser Corporation in 2015, the Sunday Times reported. According to…
Weather today: Showers expected in several areas
Showers at times in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts. A few showers may occur in North-western province. Mainly fair weather will prevail over the other areas of the island. Strong winds of…
Sri Lanka Customs posts record monthly revenue of Rs. 235 billion
Sri Lanka Customs recorded its highest-ever monthly revenue in July, collecting 235 billion rupees, Director General Sunil Nonis said. Speaking at the launch of a new customs record and notification system on Thursday, Nonis said the July revenue marked a…
Two-year-old dies after coconut falls on head
A two-year-old child from the Bandirippuwa area in Wennappuwa has died after being struck on the head by a falling coconut. Police said the incident, which was captured on CCTV, occurred while the child was playing near his home. The…
Postal strike : Leave of officers suspended from Sunday
The Department of Posts has cancelled the leave of all its officers with effect from Sunday, the Postmaster General announced. The decision comes as postal trade unions declared a strike, raising concerns of possible disruptions in mail and delivery services…
Vehicle movement to be restricted due to Bellanwila Perahera
Police Media Division announced that traffic will be restricted due to the Esala Perahera street parade of the Bellanwila Rajamaha Viharaya. Today (16), the Randoli Perahera is scheduled to parade the streets from 7.00 p.m. until dawn within the Boralesgamuwa…
US Navy Ship Santa Barbara arrives in Colombo
United States Navy Ship (USS) Santa Barbara (LCS 32) arrived at the port of Colombo on a replacement purpose on 16 Aug 25. The Sri Lanka Navy welcomed the visiting ship in compliance with naval traditions. The 127.6 m –…
Postal Unions to launch TU action from Sunday
The Postal and Telecommunications Officers’ Union in Sri Lanka and the United Postal Trade Union Front have announced a continuous strike beginning at 4:00 pm tomorrow (17) at the Central Mail Exchange. According to the Postmaster General, Ruwan Sathkumara, the…
SLMC supports ITAK’s Hartal in the North & East
The Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) has extended its support for the Illankai Tamil Arasu Katchi’s (ITAK) hartal to be held in the Northern and Eastern provinces on Monday (18), to protest the alleged killing of a man by soldiers…