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Wheat flour train derailed disrupting services on Eastern Line

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4 months ago

May 12, 2023

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The train services on the Eastern Railway Line were disrupted due to the derailment of a train carrying Prima wheat flour from China bay harbour in Trincomalee to Seeduwa early this morning at the Maho Railway Station.

Accordingly, the night mail train running from Colombo Fort to Trincomalee, Pulathisi Intercity Express running from Batticaloa to Colombo Fort and another train running from Maho to Batticaloa were delayed.

The night mail train which was supposed to leave early in the morning ran late at around 5.15 am.

The railway track was not damaged due to the derailment but two sets of wheels of the guard compartment and one wheel of one container compartment carrying what flour were derailed.

Trains running on the Eastern Railway Line change its course at the Maho Junction. Due to the length of the Prima wheat flour train, four compartments were removed to clear the track, a railways spokesman said.

(Lankadeepa)

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Lenses available only for one week

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39 mins ago

September 22, 2023

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The Health Ministry is trying to go ahead with a questionable deal to purchase lenses, trade unions alleged.

Ravi Kumudesh, President of the Health Professionals Association, said that the Health Minister should pay attention to this matter immediately.

Meanwhile, the Health Ministry said that the number of lenses available in the warehouses of the Medical Supplies Division is sufficient for another week only.

Its Additional Secretary Dr. Saman Rathnayake said that the tender to purchase lenses will be allowed following the input of the Cabinet sub-committee appointed to look into the issue.

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President meets UN Secretary General

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46 mins ago

September 22, 2023

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The official meeting between UN Secretary General António Guterres and President Ranil Wickremesinghe has taken place at the UN headquarters in New York.

President calls on US President

Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden and President Ranil Wickremesinghe engaged in a cordial meeting on Wednesday (20) in New York.

This high-profile meeting took place amidst a dinner hosted by President Biden, gathering all the Heads of State who had participated in the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

The encounter began with a warm welcome from President Biden, who extended his hospitality to President Wickremesinghe.

The leaders engaged in a cordial and insightful conversation, touching upon various topics of global importance.

Following their discussions, they joined their fellow Heads of State for a group photograph, symbolising the spirit of international cooperation.

President Wickremesinghe, Professor Maithri Wickramasinghe and Mr. and Mrs. Biden posed for a photograph.

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Inflation in SL decreased by 62.1% – Siyambalapitiya

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10 hours ago

September 21, 2023

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Acting Finance Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya announced that over the past year, inflation in Sri Lanka has significantly decreased by 62.1%, thanks to President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s robust economic reform agenda.

Mr. Siyambalapitiya also highlighted that inflation, which stood at 66.7% during the first and second quarters of 2022, has now plummeted to just 4.6% for the same period in 2023.

He made this announcement during a press conference held today (21) at the Presidential Media Center, focusing on the theme of ‘Collective Path to a Stable Country.