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Lanza’s group also demands X-Press Pearl compensation!

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2 years ago

September 7, 2023

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A group of fishermen engaged in the dried fish industry in Negombo, and backed by Gampaha District MP Nimal Lanza, has attended a discussion held with Fisheries Minister Douglas Devannada on providing compensation for the damages caused by the X-Press Pearl vessel disaster on Tuesday (5).

Under the fourth phase of providing compensation, measures are to be taken to compensate the fishermen engaged in the dried fish industry as well as people engaged in other jobs related to fishing.

This group of fishermen sent by MP Lanza had given a lengthy explanation to the Minister of Fisheries about the damage caused to their industry due to the X-Press Pearl disaster.

They said that they were engaged in the dried fish industry along the Negombo Lagoon and the Negombo Coast and that they had to refrain from engaging in their livelihood due to the vessel disaster for a prolonged period.

Accordingly, they have requested Minister Devananda to pay attention to their plight and take steps to compensate them for the loss of their livelihood.

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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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3 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).