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World celebrates Deepavali festival

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8 months ago

October 31, 2024

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Hindus across the World Celebrate the Deepavali Festival today (31).

Diwali also called Deepavali is a “festival of lights” that celebrates the triumph of light over dark and good over evil, and the blessings of victory, freedom, and enlightenment.

The Deepavali festival commemorates the defeat of the Demon Naragasun, by Lord Vishnu.

It is further written in ancient folklore that the demon requested lord Vishnu to help all those in the world see the light similar to how he did now.

Hindu devotees light up the night on days like this, praying that the lives of all would also be enlightened through it.

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Derailment disrupts train operations on upcountry line

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3 hours ago

June 27, 2025

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Train operations on the upcountry railway line have been disrupted after a train derailed at the Rambukkana railway station today (June 27).

The derailed train was travelling from Colombo to Rambukkana.

Accordingly, train services along the upcountry Line have been suspended, and alternative transportation arrangements are being made.

Meanwhile, efforts to re-rail the derailed train are underway.

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‘Krrish’ case to be taken up again on Sep. 26

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4 hours ago

June 27, 2025

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The Colombo High Court has ordered the re-convening of the case filed by the Attorney General against Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa on September 26.

The case pertains to allegations that Rajapaksa received Rs. 70 million from the Indian company ‘Krrish’ under the pretext of promoting the game of rugby.

Rajapaksa, appeared before the court when the case was taken up today (June 27).