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Upcountry trains disrupted after earthslip

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1 year ago

December 19, 2023

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Train services along the upcountry Line were disrupted this morning (Dec.19) after a mound of earth collapsed on to the railway tracks between Haputale and Diyathalawa railway stations, in the early hours of the day.

Accordingly, the Badulla-bound night mail train from Colombo Fort has been terminated at the Haputale railway station.

As a result, both ‘Udarata Menike’ and ‘Podi Menike’ express trains are experiencing delays, Sri Lanka Railways says.

Work is currently underway to clear the tracks, reports add.

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CIABOC arrests Keheliya, wife & daughter

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2 hours ago

June 18, 2025

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Former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, his wife and daughter have been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

They have been arrested over an investigation into their assets, according to the Bribery Commission.

Earlier this morning, former Minister Rambukwella appeared before CIABOC to record a statement.

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05 inmates at Boossa launch rooftop protest

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5 hours ago

June 18, 2025

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Five inmates at Boossa Prison launched a rooftop protest this morning (June 18) against officials’ decision to carry out thorough searches inside the prison.

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CMC mayor assumes duties

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5 hours ago

June 18, 2025

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Vraie Cally Balthazaar of the National People’s Power (NPP) officially assumed duties as Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) Mayor today (June 18).

The most talked-about candidate in the 2025 Local Government Election, Balthazaar was elected the 26th Mayor of the CMC while receiving 61 votes following a secret ballot on Monday (June 16).

She becomes the second female Mayor of CMC, following Rosy Senanayaka.