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Train services on Northern line resume

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8 months ago

October 28, 2024

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Train services between Colombo and Kankesanturai (KKS) resumed today (Oct. 28) following the modernisation of the Maho – Anuradhapura stretch of the northern railway line.

Its Deputy General Manager (Operations), Mr. N.J. Idipolage stated that by resuming the train operation on the Northern Railway, the Yal Devi train will now operate between Colombo Fort and Kankesanturai, while the Rajarata Rejini train will be operating from Colombo Fort to Anuradhapura.

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Derailment disrupts train operations on upcountry line

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1 hour 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).