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The Department of Railways has announced the completion of reconstruction work on the Northern Railway Line, which was severely damaged by Cyclone Ditva. According to the announcement, train services on the Northern Railway Line will resume operations between Colombo Fort...

India’s economy continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience despite escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia. Supported by strong growth, a robust Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), rising exports, and stable domestic demand, the country remains well-positioned to withstand global shocks and sustain...

The Petroleum Distributors Association has announced that all fuel station owners across the island will stage a silent protest in front of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation tomorrow (06) at 9:30 a.m., citing several ongoing issues. Executive Committee Member D.V. Shantha...

We observed that doctors eligible to apply for the post-internship vacancy list were subjected to unnecessary pressure and threats, including warnings of removal from public service. There were also threats that their salaries would be withheld. Additionally, we received information...

The pit at a suspected mass grave site in Kurukkalmadam, Batticaloa, was closed on Friday after three days of excavation yielded no human remains or artefacts, the Office of Missing Persons (OMP) confirmed. Excavation work began on Tuesday (March 30)...

A prisoner serving a sentence for the rape and murder of Jaffna schoolgirl Sivaloganadan Vidya attempted to assault a female doctor at the Pallekele Dumbara Prison hospital, police reported yesterday. The incident took place when the doctor visited the prison...

Key recommendations from a report on the alleged harassment of a female parliamentary employee have yet to be acted upon, more than four months after the document was officially submitted. The investigation, conducted by retired High Court Judge Sujatha Alahapperuma,...

Amid the oil shock and supply chain disruptions caused by the U.S.-Israel war on Iran, Russia has assured that its energy companies have the capacity to “steadily increase” the supply of oil and liquified natural gas (LNG) to India, while...

As the Iran conflict continues to disrupt global energy flows and constrain movement through the Strait of Hormuz, a new regional dynamic is taking shape with India at its centre. Several neighbouring countries facing fuel shortages and supply uncertainty are...

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has decided to continue the strike that commenced yesterday morning (04). Its Secretary, Prabath Sugathadasa, stated that a decision on future actions will be taken at the Executive Council meeting of the Government Medical...