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The Department of Railways has announced that the lower track of the Coastal Line has been restored for regular train operations.This follows the clearance of the obstruction caused by the derailment of the ‘Sagarika’ train near the Wadduwa Railway Station this morning (24).Accordingly, the department further stated that the normal train schedule on the Coastal Line will resume from 7:00 p.m. today.

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa charged that the government has not yet made a formal statement regarding the USD $2.5 million in Finance Ministry funds that were stolen by hackers.Speaking to reporters following a religious event held in Kurunegala today (24), he alleged that there is no formal explanation regarding the incident and that the Secretary to the Ministry of Finance and Treasury, Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, is making one statement while Deputy Finance Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha is making another analysis. Therefore, the Opposition Leader pointed out that the people of this country are unable to obtain accurate and truthful information regarding…

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has announced the estimated retail price ranges for several essential food items for the week of April 20 to April 26, 2026.The estimated retail price ranges for selected essential items this week are as follows:

Standard registration number plates for new vehicles can be issued from the end of May this year, the Department of Motor Traffic has announced.This was revealed when officials from the department appeared before the Committee on Public Finance (CoPF).The Motor Traffic Department also stated that a new system allowing vehicle owners to obtain personalized number plates displaying their names will be introduced soon.The Chairman of the Committee, Parliamentarian Harsha de Silva noted that previously vehicle number plates included provincial identifiers, which have now been removed.Responding to the remark, the Commissioner of the Department of Motor Traffic Priyantha S Dissanayake explained…

A top envoy to U.S. President Donald Trump has asked FIFA to replace Iran with Italy in the upcoming World Cup, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.The plan is an effort to repair ties between Trump and Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni after the two fell out amid the American president’s attacks against Pope Leo XIV over the Iran war, the FT reported, citing people familiar with the matter.“I confirm I have suggested to Trump and (FIFA president Gianni) Infantino that Italy replace Iran at the World Cup. I’m an Italian native and it would ⁠be a dream to see…

The Colombo High Court today (23) ordered that the case filed against Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa in connection with the controversial ‘Krrish’ project deal be recalled on May 29.The case was taken up today before High Court Judge Nadee Aparna Suwandurugoda. The accused, Namal Rajapaksa, appeared before the court when the case was called, Ada Derana reporter said.Subsequently, the judge ordered that the matter be taken up again on May 29.The case has been filed by the Attorney General alleging that MP Namal Rajapaksa committed an offence under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act by receiving Rs. 70 million from the…

Sri Lankan cricketer Nuwan Thushara has withdrawn the petition he filed before the Colombo District Court, seeking an interim injunction to compel Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) to issue a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to enable his participation in international premier league tournaments, including the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL).When the case was taken up before court today (23), President’s Counsel G.G. Arulpragasam, appearing on behalf of the petitioner, informed the court that several matches of the IPL had already been concluded.Accordingly, the petitioner has decided not to proceed with the application and sought permission to withdraw the case.Based on the…

Iran’s chief negotiator in talks with the US said it is “not possible” for the Strait of Hormuz to be opened due to “the blatant violations of the ceasefire” by the US and Israel.In a post on X on Wednesday, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, said the “violations” include the US naval blockade of Iranian ports – which he said amounted to taking the global economy “hostage” – and “warmongering” by Israel “on all fronts”.Iran remains open to negotiations, said Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian, but he added, “breach of commitments, blockade and threats are main obstacles to genuine negotiations”.It appeared early Tuesday…

A lane on the Colombo–Galle main road has been temporarily closed in the Kalutara–Wettumakada area after gravel spilled from a moving lorry early this morning (23).According to the Kalutara South Police, the rear door of a lorry transporting crushed stones had opened while in motion, causing gravel to scatter across a stretch of nearly 800 meters along the roadway.Four motorcycles that had attempted to pass through the affected area have been involved in minor accidents due to the debris, Ada Derana reporter said.The lorry, which was travelling from Colombo to Galle at the time of the incident, has been taken…

Sri Lanka’s life expectancy has improved over the past 15 years, largely due to the success of the National Immunization Programme of the Ministry of Health.The Chief Epidemiologist of the Epidemiology Unit, Dr. Palitha Karunapema stated that a wide range of diseases has been effectively controlled through routine childhood vaccinations administered under the programme.He made these remarks at a media briefing held at the Health Promotion Bureau to mark World Immunization Week, which will be observed from April 24 to 30.Dr. Karunapema noted that Sri Lanka has achieved a high standard in immunization since the launch of the National Immunization…