30 short train journeys suspended from Monday

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1 year ago

January 13, 2023

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30 short train journeys will be suspended from next Monday (Jan. 16), Sri Lanka Railways says.

The suspended train journeys include 18 on the main line, 08 on the coastal line as well as 02 journeys each on the Puttalam and Kelani Valley lines.

The measure is taken to minimize inconvenience to passengers and to reduce costs.

Imported milk powder prices slashed

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5 mins ago

April 24, 2024

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The price of imported milk powder will be reduced with effect from tomorrow (April 25), the Milk Powder Importers’ Association states.

Accordingly, the price of a 01 kg pack will drop by Rs. 250 – Rs. 300 while the price of 400g pack will be slashed by Rs. 100ත් – Rs. 130.

Injunction against Wijedasa and Sarathie

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5 hours ago

April 24, 2024

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The Colombo District Court today (April 24) issued an injunction order preventing the appointment of Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe as the Acting Chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP).
The court has also issued an injunction order preventing MP Sarathie Dushmantha Mithrapala from functioning as the General Secretary of SLFP.

Colombo District Judge Sandun Withana issued these orders after considering a complaint filed against the respective appointments.

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Fox Hill crash : Arrested drivers bailed

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5 hours ago

April 24, 2024

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The two drivers of the race cars involved in the fatal crash during the ‘Fox Hill Super Cross 2024’ motorsport racing championship at Diyatalawa, have been granted bail by the Bandarawela Magistrate’s Court.

The two drivers were arrested while undergoing treatment in hospital on April 22 and were subsequently ordered to be held in remand custody by the Bandarawela Magistrate on the same day.