The Police Media Division said a 14-year-old boy was killed after being struck by a train near the Thismalpola railway station in Rambukkana on the morning of September 27. Police said the accident occurred when the victim, a resident of Medagama, had traveled with several friends on a train from Rambukkana to Colombo Fort. At Thismalpola, while the others alighted onto the platform, the boy mistakenly stepped onto the tracks and was hit by the Badulla–Colombo Fort express train. The Rambukkana Police have launched further investigations. (Newswire) The post 14-year-old boy killed in Rambukkana train accident appeared first on Newswire.
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The Police said a 65-year-old woman from Angoda, under the Welikada Police Division, died on September 26 following an assault. Police investigations revealed that the suspect, a neighbour who was employed at the same cleaning service as the victim, attacked her with a weapon at her residence after a dispute. The woman was admitted to Mulleriyawa Hospital, where she later died. The suspect has been arrested, and Welikada Police are conducting further investigations. (NewsWire) The post Woman killed in Angoda assault appeared first on Newswire.
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 28 SEPTEMBER 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 28 September 2025 Several spells of showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts. Showers or thundershowers are likely at a few places in Uva province and in Ampara district after 2.00 p.m. Strong winds of about (40-50) kmph can be expected at times over Western slopes of the central hills and in Northern, North-central, North-western, and Central provinces and in Trincomalee and Hambantota districts. The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by…
ECONOMYNEXT – A Sri Lanka rubber traders group has said the government’s decision to abolish the Simplified Value Added Tax (SVAT) scheme from October 1 would cause ‘severe and far-reaching consequences’, and urged it to differ or phase it out. “Removing SVAT without a tested and operational refund mechanism will trigger widespread financial distress across Sri Lanka’s natural rubber industry, threatening smallholder livelihoods, SME viability, export competitiveness, and foreign exchange inflows vital to the nation’s recovery,” the Colombo Rubber Traders’ Association (CRTA) said in a statement. Other export chambers have voiced similar concerns. Sri Lanka’s natural rubber sector supports tens…
A lorry transporting chickens to be slaughtered bumped into a wild elephant crossing the road at the Rideeella Forest Reserve on the Dambulla–Bakamuna highway.
Thirty-one people, including women and children, are feared dead after a stampede broke out during Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay’s campaign rally in Tamil Nadu’s Karur on Saturday. The incident forced the actor-turned-politician to temporarily pause his speech as several attendees fainted amid severe overcrowding.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived at Kansai International Airport in Osaka this morning (27), commencing his official visit to Japan at the invitation of the Japanese government.
Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority has warned that inefficient household appliances are a leading cause of rising electricity bills in the country. Director General Harsha Wickramasinghe, speaking to the media in Colombo, said surveys have shown that refrigerators over 10 years old and outdated air conditioners consume excessive power. “In the Western Province alone, one in three refrigerators is in unsuitable condition for use. This results in an additional 100 units or more per month,” he said. Wickramasinghe added that the government has already restricted the import of low-efficiency appliances and will tighten the law on air conditioners by the…
Police carried out a special operation in Maradana on Saturday evening (27), targeting several locations. According to police, 30 suspects linked to warrants and various criminal activities were arrested during the raid. The operation was conducted with the support of the Sri Lanka Army. (Newswire) The post 30 arrested in Special operation in Maradana appeared first on Newswire.
An academic has revealed that as many as 1.2 million families in Sri Lanka are headed by women, with the number steadily increasing due to the country’s high divorce rate.
At the invitation of the Government of Japan, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is on an official visit to Japan, arrived this morning (27) at the Kansai International Airport in Osaka, Japan. As the first engagement of his visit, the President attended the Sri Lanka Day celebrations at the “EXPO 2025” exhibition being held in Osaka, Japan. The Sri Lanka Day celebrations, organised jointly by the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau and the Sri Lankan Embassy in Japan, showcased a variety of cultural performances reflecting Sri Lankan identity. The cultural programme attracted a large audience of both Japanese nationals and…
The project to modernize the Narahenpita Railway Station was officially launched today (27) under the “Dream Destination” program, implemented as part of the “Clean Sri Lanka” initiative.
Tragedy struck at Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief actor-politician Vijay’s rally in Karur, leading to the death of at least 29 people, including a few children. Thousands of supporters of the actor-politician gathered at the venue to listen to Vijay, leading to a stampede-like situation. According to media reports, the crowd swelled and became uncontrollable even as Vijay was addressing the gathering. According to eyewitnesses, around 7.45, a large number of people thronged the ‘Velicham Veliyeru’ (‘Let There Be Light’) event in Velusamypuram in Karur, dismantling the barricades. In the ensuing melee, children got separated from their parents, and many…
Law College Principal Prasantha Lal de Alwis said that the Executive Presidency is important to maintain unity among different ethnic groups of the country and to keep foreign influences at bay.
ECONOMYNEXT – The High Commission of India in Colombo and the Indian Cultural Association, have organised the Viksit Bharat Run 2025 on Sunday (28) from 6 am onwards from Galle Face Green to promote social responsibility, civic participation, and community service. “The event will feature a 5 km run from Galle Face Green, with the participation of Indian diaspora and Sri Lankan citizens in celebration of the enduring bonds of friendship between India and Sri Lanka,” the high commission said. The run is part of Seva Pakhwada (Sep 17 – Oct 2), during which activities are organised in India and…
The Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Sri Lanka, Adel Ibrahim, paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Ministry of Defence yesterday (26 September).
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday, highlighting the human rights violations in Kashmir and Palestine and condemning terrorism, reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to peace and dialogue but vowed to resolutely defend the nation against any external aggression or India’s usurpation of water rights.
The renovation of Narahenpita Railway Station commenced today (Sept. 27) under the “Dream Destination” program, which operates as part of the “Clean Sri Lanka” initiative. Located between the Kirulapone and Cotta Road stations along the Kelani Valley line, Narahenpita is considered a key stop. It lies 5.06 km from Colombo and 3.72 meters above sea level, with two main platforms and a single ticket counter. Planned upgrades include the construction of a passenger footbridge, improved sanitation facilities, and other modernization works. The project is being carried out with the support of the private sector. (Newswire) The post Narahenpita Railway Station…
India captain Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf have been found guilty of breaching the International Cricket Council’s code of conduct at the ongoing Asia Cup in the UAE.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has held a cordial discussion with the President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, on the sidelines of a special dinner reception hosted by the US President.