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Child among three killed in Sri Lanka train accident

A child is among three people killed in a train accident in Sri Lanka on Saturday. The express train had crashed into two males and a child near the Katukurunda railway station. The train was heading to Colombo from Matara when the accident occured. The Police said that a 3-year-old child was among the victims. (Colombo Gazette)

12 Oct, 2024

Australia sees risk of terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka tourist areas

Australia has warned of a risk of terrorist attacks in areas popular with foreigners and tourists in Sri Lanka. In a travel advice issued on Wednesday, Australia said that there is an ongoing risk of terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka. Australia said that terrorists may target areas popular with foreigners and tourists, including in regional and coastal towns. “The ongoing conflict in the Middle East could lead to an increased threat of attacks against Israeli interests in other regions. The US E

23 Oct, 2024

Israeli tourists in Arugam Bay under threat

Israeli tourists in Arugam Bay are under threat, according to intelligence information received, and measures have been taken to ensure their security, the Police said. Police Spokesman DIG Nihal Thalduwa said that a number of Israeli tourists are in Arugam Bay. He said that most of them travel to Arugam Bay for surfing. The Police Spokesman said that the Police had received information that Israeli tourists in Arugam Bay could be a potential target. As a result special road blocks have been

23 Oct, 2024