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Jul 12 2024 July 12, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 8:54 am
Handcuffs - Arrest by Police

“Samitpura Chathu” and “Babi” arrested in Dubai and brought to Sri Lanka

July 12, 2024 - 8:54 am

Sri Lanka police are currently taking statements from two organized crime gang members who were arrested by the Dubai Police and brought to Sri Lanka by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) this morning (July 12).

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Jul 11 2024 July 11, 2024 April 6, 2026 1Comment 9:25 pm
Sri Lanka Railways

Train strike in Sri Lanka called off

July 11, 2024 - 9:25 pm

The Sri Lanka Railways Station Masters’ Union (SLRSMU) has decided to call off their ongoing train strike starting tonight (July 11).

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Jul 11 2024 July 11, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 4:25 pm
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Sri Lanka issues Termination Notices to striking Railway Workers

July 11, 2024 - 4:25 pm

Nearly 1,000 letters notifying the termination of positions for Station Masters and Railway Controllers in Sri Lanka, who participated in the strike, have been issued, according to officials.

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Jul 11 2024 July 11, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 3:14 pm
Strike

Sri Lanka’s Railway strikers issued Warning

July 11, 2024 - 3:14 pm

The Sri Lanka Railways Station Masters’ Union (SLRSMU) has warned that if the government attempts to suppress trade unions, all railway service unions will unite and resist.

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Jul 11 2024 July 11, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 12:24 pm
Parliament of Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan MPs concerned about aired confession video on ‘Club Wasantha’ killing

July 11, 2024 - 12:24 pm

Sri Lankan MPs from both the ruling and opposition sides raised concerns about the airing of a video confession by a tattoo studio owner linked to the killing at ‘Club Wasantha’ in Athurugiriya on Monday.

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Jul 11 2024 July 11, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 9:23 am
40 passengers injured after bus overturns in Nuwara Eliya

Bus overturns in Nuwara Eliya: 40 passengers injured

July 11, 2024 - 9:23 am

A private bus carrying a group of people on an excursion from Nuwara Eliya to Trincomalee was involved in an accident in Nuwara Eliya’s Labukele, Toppas area at around 5:00 AM today (July 11).

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Jul 11 2024 July 11, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 8:58 am
Vehicles including cars parked at Hambantota port in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka to make final decision on lifting vehicle import ban by mid-August

July 11, 2024 - 8:58 am

Sri Lanka’s State Minister of Finance, Ranjith Siyambalapitiya, announced that a final decision on lifting the vehicle import ban will be made by mid-August.

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Jul 11 2024 July 11, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 8:42 am
Sri Lanka police

Police Sergeant in Anuradhapura takes own life using service weapon

July 11, 2024 - 8:42 am

A Police Sergeant on duty at the Ruwanweli Maha Seya police post in Anuradhapura reportedly took his own life last night using his service weapon.

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Jul 10 2024 July 10, 2024 April 6, 2026 1Comment 9:30 pm
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Passenger dies after falling from overcrowded train amid strike

July 10, 2024 - 9:30 pm

A passenger died and another was injured after falling off a moving train near the Bemmulla Railway Station today (July 10).

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Jul 10 2024 July 10, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 5:20 pm
Court decision

Suspects arrested over ‘Club Wasantha’ murder remanded until July 22

July 10, 2024 - 5:20 pm

Seven suspects, including Dulan Sanjula, the owner of a tattoo studio, were arrested in connection with the shooting in Athurugiriya that resulted in the deaths of Surendra Wasantha Perera, also known as ‘Club Wasantha,’ and another individual.

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Jul 10 2024 July 10, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 5:15 pm
Sri Lanka railway train

Sri Lanka Railways Station Masters’ strike continues indefinitely despite warning

July 10, 2024 - 5:15 pm

The Sri Lanka Railways Station Masters’ Union (SLRSMU) has decided to continue their strike indefinitely following the government’s decision to consider all Station Masters who had not reported for duty as having vacated their positions.

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Jul 10 2024 July 10, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 12:40 pm
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Sri Lanka to amend constitution on Presidential and Parliamentary terms

July 10, 2024 - 12:40 pm

Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to amend the Constitution to address discrepancies in the terms of office for the President and Parliament.

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Jul 10 2024 July 10, 2024 April 6, 2026 1Comment 11:20 am
Sri Lanka Railways

Sri Lanka Railways sets deadline for striking workers to return to duty

July 10, 2024 - 11:20 am

Sri Lanka’s Railways Department issued a final notice requesting all Station Masters and Controllers to report for duty by noon today (July 10).

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Jul 10 2024 July 10, 2024 April 6, 2026 1Comment 9:45 am
Saman Ekanayake

Sri Lanka President’s Secretary responds to Bar Association on Attorney General appointment

July 10, 2024 - 9:45 am

Sri Lanka President’s Secretary, Saman Ekanayake, has responded to a letter from the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) regarding the appointment of a new Attorney General following the retirement of Sanjay Rajaratnam, PC.

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Jul 10 2024 July 10, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 9:26 am
Presidential Election 2024 in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka gears up for Presidential Election with rising costs

July 10, 2024 - 9:26 am

The Election Commission of Sri Lanka held a meeting yesterday (July 9) to discuss preparations for the upcoming Presidential Election.

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Jul 10 2024 July 10, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 8:47 am
Sri Lanka railway train

Sri Lanka Train services disrupted by strike from Station Masters and Controllers

July 10, 2024 - 8:47 am

Train services in Sri Lanka have been disrupted due to a strike by Railway Station Masters that started at midnight on July 9, demanding promotions among other things.

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