LNP – Train delays linked to engine shortage and technical faults, says Railway Dept
The Department of Railways states that the main reason for train delays and cancellations is the shortage of train engines.
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LNP – Five arrested in connection with three-wheeler thefts
The Colombo Central Divisional Crime Detective Bureau has arrested five individuals in connection with the theft of several three-wheelers.
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LNP – Several spells of showers expected today
The Meteorology Department several spells of showers will occur in Northern, North-central, Eastern and Uva provinces and in Hambanthota and Matale districts.
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LNP – Public urged to avoid panic buying, hoarding salt amid shortage fears
The newly-appointed Chairman of Lanka Salt Company in Hambantota, T. Nandana Thilaka has urged the public to avoid panic-buying and hoarding salt amidst rumors of a shortage.
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LNP – Unusual activities reported in areas of elephant-human conflicts: Veterinarians’ Association
Unusual activities are being reported in the areas where the elephants are being cased or captured to prevent elephant-human conflicts, advisor to the board of the Association of Veterinarians for Humane Management of Animal Population, Dr. Chamith Nanayakkara said.
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LNP – New maximum retail price set for canned fish
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has announced new maximum retail prices for specific types of canned fish, effective today. This directive,
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LNP – Special police operation targeting reckless long-distance bus drivers
Sri Lanka Police have implemented a special traffic operation during the festive season aimed at reducing traffic accidents across the island
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LNP – President calls for unified monitoring division to tackle illegal migration and drug smuggling
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has held a discussion today (28) at the Presidential Secretariat with the heads of the Department of Immigration and Emigration, Sri Lanka Customs, and the Airport and Aviation Services.
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LNP – Over 8,000 motorists penalized for traffic offenses in 24 hours
In a 24-hour operation that concluded at 6.00 a.m. today (28), Sri Lanka Police have enforced the law against 383 drunk drivers as part of a nationwide effort to minimize traffic accidents during the festive season.
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LNP – Christopher Nolan’s next film is based on ‘The Odyssey’
Christopher Nolan is following his Oscar-winning “Oppenheimer” with a true epic: Homer’s “The Odyssey.” It will open in theaters on July 17, 2026, Universal Pictures said Monday.
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