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New tourist train ‘Dunhinda Odyssey’ commences

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1 year ago

April 5, 2024

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The Railway Department has organised a number of programmes to mark 100 years since the British commenced the railway service in Sri Lanka, Transport, Highways and Mass Media Minister Dr. Bandula Gunawardhana said.

A new train called ‘Dunhinda Odyssey’ commenced from Colombo Fort to Badulla at 6.30 am today (March 05). It will and will operate thrice a week.

After the inauguration of the train, the Dunhinda Odyssey will be reserved for passenger transport. The train consists of four cabins with 44 seats each; it also includes three second-class cabins and a third-class cabin with a canteen.

Speaking at a media briefing the minister also said that a special observation train named Galaxy So will travel to Bandarawela to Demodara daily.

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Financial assistance for from President’s Fund for Gerandi Ella bus accident victims

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7 minutes ago

May 12, 2025

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A sum of Rs. 1 million from the President’s Fund will be granted for each individual who lost their life in the Kotmale bus accident, the President’s Media Division states.

President Anura Kumara Disanayake has directed that a sum of Rs. 1 million be granted from the President’s Fund to each individual who lost their life in the tragic bus accident that occurred early this morning (11) in the Garadiella area, Kotmale.

Accordingly, arrangements have been made to promptly disburse these funds to the next of kin of the deceased through the President’s Fund.

In addition to this assistance, compensation will also be provided to the affected families through the Sri Lanka Transport Board and relevant insurance schemes.

Meanwhile, authorities continue to investigate the cause of the accident, which has claimed 22 lives so far.

(Pic : Accident1st)

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Maxwell gets 5-yr. ban

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16 minutes ago

May 12, 2025

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Former Secretary of the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOCSL) Maxwell de Silva was handed a five-year ban, sources revealed.

Earlier, De Silva was suspended by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Ministry of Sports due to various irregularities committed by him over several years.

Accordingly, the NOCSL Executive Committee decided to hand down a five-year ban on De Silva, considering the recommendations made by the NOCSL Ethics Committee, NOCSL President Suresh Subramaniam told the Daily Mirror.

Subramaniam further stated that the penalty on De Silva has already been communicated in writing to the IOC.

Accordingly, the former secretary, who has been banned for five years, is now completely prohibited from representing the NOCSL at any foreign event or international conference.

(dailymirror.lk)

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