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Indian Defence Minister to visit Sri Lanka in September

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2 years ago

August 27, 2023

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Minister of Defence of India Rajnath Singh is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka on the 2nd and 3rd of September.

Several media reports emerged on Friday (25) regarding the Indian Defence Minister’s visit to Sri Lanka.

According to the media reports Indian Minister of Defence Rajnath Singh is due to hold discussions with the Sri Lankan President and his Chief of Staff Sagala Ratnayaka.

The reports stated that the Indian Defence Minister will also visit Trincomalee, where he will inspect the fuel pipeline system to be built between the two countries.

During President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s recent visit to India, proposals were presented regarding a fuel pipeline system and a bridge connecting the two countries.

A Memorandum of Understanding was also signed between the two countries, related to the Trincomalee district development plan.

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Derailment disrupts train operations on upcountry line

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34 minutes 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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2 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).