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Fire at Rajagiriya extinguished

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3 months ago

April 6, 2025

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A fire that broke out at an Event Venue on Castle Street in Rajagiriya last night has been successfully extinguished.
Police said the blaze erupted during an event, but all attendees were safely evacuated.

The Fire Services Department deployed four fire engines to control the fire, while two additional engines from the Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte Municipal Council Fire Department assisted in the operation.

Police confirmed that the building sustained significant damage as a result of the fire.

The cause of the fire has not yet been determined.

(News1st)

(Except for the headline, this story, originally published by News1st has not been edited by SLM staff)

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Derailment disrupts train operations on upcountry line

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2 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).