The report of the special committee to investigate the recent tragic bus accident in Gerandi Ella, was handed over to the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs yesterday (June 11).

According to the Police Media Division, the report was handed over by Senior DIG Ajith Rohana.

The accident on May 11 claimed the lives of 23 persons while injuring 60 others.

Acceptance of parcels for transport by trains on the Kandy and Matale line has been temporarily suspended.

Sri Lanka Railways had also temporarily halted train services between Kandy and Peradeniya on the Up-country Railway Line yesterday morning (June 11) after a ground subsidence was discovered below a section of the railway track between Kandy and Peradeniya.

In this backdrop, Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) buses have been deployed to transport passengers between Peradeniya and Kandy stations.

Steps have been taken to provide 24/7 security to Chabad houses across Sri Lanka.

According to a statement by the Police Media Division, Chabad houses have been established in various locations for Israeli nationals residing in Sri Lanka to engage in religious activities, leisure, and also to obtain food and beverages. Due to existing threats to Chabad houses in the country, security will be provided 24/7 by the respective Police stations, it notes.

Furthermore, it states that if there is any threat concerning the safety of any foreign nationals residing in the country, the Police will assess the situation and take necessary measures to provide appropriate security.