Train strike called off

The Sri Lanka Railways Locomotive Operating Engineers’ Union has decided to call off their strike with immediate effect.



Sri Lanka Railways informed 84 railway workers to report to work immediately

Sri Lanka Railways informed 84 railway workers who are currently engaged in a strike to report to work immediately.



Sri Lanka to introduce daily automated fuel price revising system from 2024

Daily automated price revising system will be implemented at all fuel stations under Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CEYPETCO) in Sri Lanka from next year, Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera said.



Lasith Malinga makes massive call on Dunith Wellalage’s future

Sri Lanka legend Lasith Malinga has heaped praise on Dunith Wellalage, after the young spinner had India’s high-profile top-order in a spin with a superb bowling performance at the Asia Cup.



Army personnel deployed to 32 railway stations in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Army personnel have been deployed to 32 railway stations across the country to ensure the safety and security of the commuters and workers.



Sri Lanka’s Defence Ministry issued notification on payment of salaries and allowances to retired disabled soldiers

Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Defence announced that it has already made necessary arrangements for stipends to be paid to disabled tri forces personnel who retire from service on medical grounds due to disabilities caused during the war.



President Ranil discusses future political agenda with Basil Rajapaksa – sources

A meeting focusing on future political agendas is believed to have taken place between President Ranil Wickremesinghe and the National Organiser of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Basil Rajapaksa, as per political sources.



Sri Lanka Police started investigation after Harak Kata’s escape attempt

Sri Lanka Police launched a special investigation after an underworld gangster Nadun Chinthaka also known as ‘Harak Kata’ attempted to grab the service weapon issued to a Police Special Task Force (STF) Sub-Inspector.



Sri Lanka Railways declared an essential service

A gazette extraordinary has been issued declaring Sri Lanka Railways as essential service with immediate effect.



Sri Lanka announces $10 billion local bond swap deal ahead of IMF visit

Sri Lanka has accepted offers to exchange about $10 billion worth of defaulted local debt for new bonds, the Finance Ministry said on Tuesday, taking it a step towards meeting debt restructuring requirements ahead of an International Monetary Fund (IMF) review.



New Vice Chancellor of KDU receives greetings from the State Minister of Defence

The newly appointed Vice Chancellor (VC) of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) Rear Admiral Dammika Kumara made his maiden call on the State Minister of Defence, Premitha Bandara Tennakoon at the State Ministry of Defence situated in Colombo yesterday (September 11).



Passenger travelling on roof of train dies after falling in Horape

A passenger who was on the roof of the Kandy to Colombo train had died after falling off in Horape this morning (September 12), the Railway Control Room said.



45 trains cancelled in Sri Lanka during the day due to strike

At least 45 scheduled train services in Sri Lanka have been cancelled during the day due to trade union action.



Muttiah Muralitharan criticizes Pakistan Cricket Board’s costly tickets for Asia Cup 2023

Muttiah Muralitharan believes Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is to be blamed for this fiasco due to the high ticket prices set by the board, who is the official host for the continental tournament.



IMF team in Colombo this week for first review of Extended Fund Facility

Sri Lankan officials will engage in talks with a team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) from September 14th on the first review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement for Sri Lanka.



Sri Lankan charged with murdering his wife in Singapore

A Sri Lankan man who allegedly killed his wife at a hotel in East Coast Road in Singapore, and then confessed to the murder at a nearby police post, was charged in court on Monday, the Straits Times reported.