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Renovation work on Colombo–Puttalam railway line underway
The railway line between Kuda Oya and Nattandiya on the Colombo–Puttalam line, which was damaged by recent adverse weather conditions, is undergoing urgent repairs.
The land connected to the old railway iron bridge, located about half a…
Two businesses fined Rs. 1 mln each for overpricing bottled water
A court has imposed fines totaling Rs. 1 million each on a holiday resort and a private company for selling bottled drinking water at excessively inflated prices.
The penalties were issued following raids conducted by the Consumer…
Advisory issued for severe lightning
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts.
Accordingly, the advisory, issued at 12.15 p.m. today (05), will be…
PM Harini highlights Sri Lanka’s quick recovery and digital plans after floods
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said that despite the recent devastation caused by severe flooding and landslides, Sri Lanka continues to recover rapidly due to the exceptional strength and solidarity demonstrated by the people.…
Train season tickets valid on SLTB buses amid disaster situation
The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) announced that, due to the prevailing disaster situation in the country, passengers holding train monthly season tickets will be permitted to travel on SLTB buses.
Accordingly, commuters may use their…
Indian medical team sets up fully operational field hospital in Mahiyanganaya
A fully operational field hospital has been established in Mahiyanganaya near Kandy by an Indian medical team, providing essential trauma care, surgical capability, ambulances, and other critical medical services to flood-affected…
Indian envoy discusses reconstruction needs with Sri Lanka’s Housing Minister after Cyclone Ditwah
Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha met Sri Lanka’s Housing and Construction minister to discuss reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts following Cyclone Ditwah, which has killed 486 people so far in the island nation.
Jha’s meeting…
Marrikkar Mohamed Thahir takes oath as SJB National List MP
Naina Thambi Marikkar Mohamed Thahir was sworn in as a Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) National List Member of Parliament before Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne today (05).
His appointment follows the resignation of SJB Parliamentarian…
President calls for urgent action to restore agriculture, livestock, and irrigation sectors
A meeting was held yesterday (04) at the Presidential Secretariat, presided by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, with the participation of officials from the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Finance, to review the damage…
Special party leaders’ meeting called to decide on Parliament sittings
A special party meeting has been called to decide on the conduct of Parliament sittings in the upcoming days, Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure Samantha Viddyarathna.
According to the Minister, the meeting will take…