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A train travelling from Bangkok to Thailand’s northeast province was derailed after a construction crane fell on top of one of its carriages, killing at least 22 people and injuring at least 30, police said. The accident took place on Wednesday morning in the Sikhio district of Nakhon Ratchasima province, 230 km (143 miles) northeast of Bangkok.“Twenty-two people were killed, and more than 30 were injured,” a local police chief in Nakhon Ratchasima province, Thatchapon Chinnawong, told news agency AFP.The train was bound for Thailand’s Ubon Ratchathani province. According to local media reports, a crane was working on a high-speed rail…

The Colombo High Court has issued a warrant for the arrest of former Minister Wimal Weerawansa for failing to appear before the court in connection with a case filed by the Bribery Commission.The case pertains to allegations of the unlawful acquisition of assets valued at over Rs. 75 million.The warrant was issued by Colombo High Court Judge Mohamed Mihal who ordered that the defendant be arrested and produced before the court, said Ada Derana reporter.Additionally, the judge directed that notices be served to the defendant’s bail signatories, requiring their presence before the court on the next scheduled hearing.

The Road Development Authority (RDA) has issued a warning to motorists, urging them to exercise heightened caution while driving on expressways due to the dense fog currently affecting several regions.The RDA further advises drivers to keep their headlights switched on, maintain a safe distance between vehicles, and operate their vehicles at a controllable speed to ensure safety under the prevailing weather conditions.

The Gampaha High Court Trial-at-Bar has announced today (14) that the delivery of the verdict in the case pertaining to the murder of former Member of Parliament Amarakeerthi Athukorala has been postponed until 11 February.The Polonnaruwa District parliamentarian and his security officer, a Police Constable, were reported dead amidst the unrest in the Nittambuwa area during the nationwide incidents of violence on May 09, 2022.Initially, a shooting incident was reported in the Nittambuwa area that evening, following which a total of six injured people were rushed to the Wathupitiwala Base Hospital.Hospital sources later confirmed that three of them had sustained…

There will be no auction for this year’s Lanka Premier League, Sri Lanka Cricket has announced, with a player draft set to take place instead on March 22.The sixth edition of the LPL had originally been slated for early December 2025, but was postponed on account of ensuring the readiness of venues for the 2026 World Cup set to be co-hosted by Sri Lanka and India. The league has since been scheduled to take place from July 8 to August 8, which is the SLC’s preferred window.This will be the first time since 2022 that a draft system is being…

The prevailing showery condition over the island is expected to reduce from tomorrow (15), the Department of Meteorology stated.A few showers are likely in the Uva, Eastern and Central provinces. Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the Western province and in Galle, Matara and Rathnapura districts after 2.00 p.m.Mainly fair weather will prevail elsewhere, the Met. Department said. Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and in Galle and Matara districts during the early hours of the morning. General public has been requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by…

A decision has been taken to defer the proposed education reforms related to Grade 6 until 2027, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has stated.The decision was taken during yesterday’s Cabinet meeting held yesterday.The Minister noted that considering the issues surrounding the Grade English module and several other matters, the government has decided to not to implement the proposed education reforms concerning Grade 6 students.However, reforms proposed for Grade 1 students will be implemented as planned this year, Minister Jayatissa added.

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to implement a digital card system to supply fuel to vehicles belonging to government institutions.The initiative is expected to facilitate reimbursement of fuel expenses through online banking, while ensuring greater transparency and efficiency with minimal individual intervention. Currently, a state bank in collaboration with the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation, has introduced a digital fueling system for vehicles.Accordingly, the Cabinet of Ministers granted approval to the proposal furnished by the President to execute this methodology for supplying fuel for pool vehicles of the Presidential Secretariat as a pilot project and depending on the success of the…

The Cabinet of Ministers granted approval to the proposal to increase the minimum purchasing prices for Samba and Kiri Samba paddy varieties with the objective of increasing production in the upcoming seasons.During the 2025 Yala Season, the Paddy Marketing Board purchased one kilogram of Nadu, Samba and Kiri Samba at prices of Rs. 120, Rs. 125 and Rs. 132, respectively.Meanwhile, the Committee appointed by the Secretary to the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation has recommended that the current minimum purchasing prices of these paddy varieties be revised in order to encourage farmers.Based on this recommendation, the Food Policy…

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the proposal to recruit over 23,000 teachers for the state services.Recruitment of teachers will also help the implementation of the proposed education reforms, Cabinet Spokesman Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa noted.Cabinet approval was granted in December 2024 to appoint a committee headed by the Secretary to the Prime Minister to take necessary steps and determine the number of vacancies in the state service that needs to be filled and also to review the recruitment process of the government service.Considering the requests made to that committee to fill the vacancies in respective ministries as well…