More trains cancelled as restoration work continues after derailment on upcountry line
The Railway Departments states that the restoration of train services on the upcountry line following yesterday’s derailment, caused by a ...
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Mass shooting at US University injures three, No ongoing threat, say police
A shooting at an Oklahoma State University residence hall wounded at least three people early Sunday morning, according to a ...
Train derailment disrupts services along the Main Line
Rail operations along the Upcountry Railway Line have been disrupted due to a derailment, according to the Department of Railways. ...
Parliament to debate drug price regulations next week
Parliament is scheduled to debate the regulations pertaining to the control of drug prices on 21 October 2025. The new ...
Gold prices in Sri Lanka drop by Rs. 20,000
Market data indicates that the price of gold in Sri Lanka has decreased by around Rs. 20,000 compared to yesterday ...
Pakistan, Afghanistan extend ceasefire as Doha talks set to begin, sources say
Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed on Friday to extend their 48-hour ceasefire until the conclusion of talks in Doha, according to ...
53kg of heroin found in boat intercepted in Southern seas
The exact contents of the boat apprehended in the Southern seas by the Sri Lanka Navy, and escorted to the ...
No phone call between Trump and Modi: India rejects US Presidents claim
India on Thursday rejected outright US President Donald Trump’s claim that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephonic conversation with ...
Sri Lankan passport drops to 98th in global rankings
The Sri Lankan passport has dropped to 98th place in the latest Henley Passport Index 2025 Global Ranking. In September, ...
Madagascars military takes power, says colonel
Madagascar’s military has taken charge of the Indian Ocean island, an army colonel said on Tuesday, after President Andry Rajoelina ...
