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Fuel train derails at Maradana railway station
Fuel train derails at Maradana railway station
A fuel train has derailed at the Maradana railway station this morning (25). MORE..
Several spells of light showers expected in parts of the island
Several spells of light showers expected in parts of the island
The Meteorological Department says that several spells of showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and North-western provinces and in Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts today (25). MORE..
INS Mumbai to dock in Colombo for three-day visit, strengthening Indo-Lanka naval ties
INS Mumbai to dock in Colombo for three-day visit, strengthening Indo-Lanka naval ties
Indian Navy’s frontline warship INS Mumbai will arrive in Colombo on 26 August 2024 on a three-day visit, the Indian High Commission in Colombo said in a statement. MORE..
Korea to invest in solar energy and agriculture projects in Sri Lanka
Korea to invest in solar energy and agriculture projects in Sri Lanka
Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena has expressed the government’s readiness to attract foreign investments and its plans to increase the share of alternative energy sources to cut down the dependence on crude oil. MORE..
India and Sri Lanka conclude regional military exercise ‘Mitra Shakti’
India and Sri Lanka conclude regional military exercise ‘Mitra Shakti’
The 10th edition of the annual bilateral exercise ‘Mitra Shakti’ between the militaries of India and Sri Lanka, aimed to enhance their interoperability and mutual understanding, has concluded, the Indian High Commission said on Saturday. MORE..
India bans 156 medicines including antibiotics, painkillers, multivitamins
India bans 156 medicines including antibiotics, painkillers, multivitamins
In a significant move aimed at safeguarding public health, the Indian government has banned 156 fixed-dose combination (FDC) drugs, including a variety of antibiotics, painkillers, multivitamins, and medications for treating fever and hypertension. MORE..
Sri Lanka signs education cooperation agreement with Vietnam
Sri Lanka signs education cooperation agreement with Vietnam
The Deputy Minister of Education and Training of Vietnam Prof. Nguyen Van Phuc, along with the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Vietnam, Dr. A. Saj U. Mendis has signed the Education Cooperation Agreement between the two countries for the period of 2024 to 2026. MORE..
D.S. Senanayake’s grandson UNP stalwart Rukman Senanayake passes away
D.S. Senanayake’s grandson UNP stalwart Rukman Senanayake passes away
The grandson of Sri Lanka’s first Prime Minister D.S. Senanayake and United National Party (UNP) stalwart, Rukman Senanayake, has passed away today (24), family sources confirmed. MORE..
Tamil Nadu CM writes to Jaishankar again as SL Navy arrests 11 Indian fishermen
Tamil Nadu CM writes to Jaishankar again as SL Navy arrests 11 Indian fishermen
The Sri Lankan Navy has arrested 11 Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu for alleged maritime violation, and Chief Minister MK Stalin flagged the matter with the Centre on Saturday, seeking immediate steps for their release. MORE..
Election-related complaints nears 1,000
Election-related complaints nears 1,000
The complaints received by the Election Commission of Sri Lanka related to the upcoming presidential election have further increased. MORE..
Fourteen dead after Indian bus falls into river in Nepal
Fourteen dead after Indian bus falls into river in Nepal
At least 14 people have died after a bus carrying passengers from India fell into a river in Nepal, officials have said. MORE..
11 Indian fishermen arrested for poaching in Sri Lankan waters
11 Indian fishermen arrested for poaching in Sri Lankan waters
Sri Lanka Navy has apprehended 11 Indian fishermen together with an Indian trawler for illegally poaching in Sri Lankan waters off Point Pedro, Jaffna. MORE..
Over 2,400 Dengue cases reported so far in August 2024
Over 2,400 Dengue cases reported so far in August 2024
Over 2,400 cases of dengue infections have been recorded so far in the month of August, the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) reported. MORE..
‘Mitra Shakti’ exercise has strengthened India-Sri Lanka counter-terrorism partnership: Indian Army
‘Mitra Shakti’ exercise has strengthened India-Sri Lanka counter-terrorism partnership: Indian Army
The Indian Army on Friday said that the Joint Military Exercise ‘Mitra Shakti’ has helped both Indian and Sri Lankan forces to strengthen their strategic partnership in counter-terrorism efforts by providing a platform for sharing best practices and refining tactical approaches. MORE..
EC urges voters not to be misled by various election surveys
EC urges voters not to be misled by various election surveys
The Election Commission has urged voters not to be influenced or misled by the surveys conducted by various parties regarding the upcoming presidential election. MORE..
Three dead, several wounded in knife attack at German festival
Three dead, several wounded in knife attack at German festival
An attacker with a knife killed three people and seriously wounded at least five late Friday at a festival in the western German city of Solingen, authorities said. MORE..
Several spells of light showers expected in parts of the island
Several spells of light showers expected in parts of the island
The Meteorology Department says several spells of light showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and North-western provinces and in Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts. MORE..
Inland Revenue Department warns public of ‘fake tax collectors’
Inland Revenue Department warns public of ‘fake tax collectors’
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has issued a warning to the public regarding a surge in fraudulent activities involving individuals impersonating tax officials. MORE..
Sri Lanka starts issuance of train tickets online
Sri Lanka starts issuance of train tickets online
For the first time in Sri Lanka, the government has introduced an online platform (www.pravesha.lk) for railway passengers to purchase tickets. MORE..
Suspected gunman in ‘Club Wasantha’ murder arrested in Dehiwala
Suspected gunman in ‘Club Wasantha’ murder arrested in Dehiwala
The Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) has arrested one of the suspected gunmen involved in the recent killing of two persons including ‘Club Wasantha’ in the Athurugiriya area. MORE..
No decision made to cancel un-updated driving licenses – Transport Ministry
No decision made to cancel un-updated driving licenses – Transport Ministry
The Secretary to the Ministry of Transport and Highways, Eng. Ranjith Rubasinghe, clarified that reports claiming a decision has been made to cancel all un-updated driving licenses are entirely false and that no such decision has been taken. MORE..
30 kg of Hashish worth Rs. 212 mln sent from Italy seized
30 kg of Hashish worth Rs. 212 mln sent from Italy seized
Customs officials have seized 30 kg of Hashish, estimated to be worth around Rs. 212 million, concealed in a gift parcel sent from Italy to Sri Lanka, through a clearing company in Colombo. MORE..
India’s Modi meets Zelensky on historic Ukraine visit, pushes for end to war
India’s Modi meets Zelensky on historic Ukraine visit, pushes for end to war
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Ukraine’s leader Volodymyr Zelensky on a historic visit to Kyiv on Friday, where he is pushing for a solution to end more than two years of war with Russia. MORE..
Digital election system can be tested in upcoming LG polls – President
Digital election system can be tested in upcoming LG polls – President
President Ranil Wickremesinghe expressed his intention to implement recommendations from the commission report led by former Chief Justice Priyasad Depp on digitizing Sri Lanka’s election system. MORE..
Election Commission informed of vacant MP seat in Parliament
Election Commission informed of vacant MP seat in Parliament
The Parliament has informed the Election Commission that a vacancy has been created in the House following the resignation of Thalatha Athukorala as a Member of Parliament. MORE..
