Three killed in accident involving three-wheeler and lorry

Intelligence unit of the Welikada Prison disbanded

The intelligence unit of the Welikada Prison has been disbanded with immediate effect. The unit was removed following an order issued by the?Minister of Justice and Prison Reforms Thalatha Athukorale. The Justice Ministry said the decision had to be taken following allegations of?corruption and irregularities in the Prisons Department. (Colombo Gazette)

26 Jul, 2018

Passengers stranded following railway lightning strike

Passengers were stranded following a lightning railway strike launched today. A two hour strike was staged against?State Minister of National Policies and Economic Affairs Dr. Harsha de Silva. Railway trade unions accused?Dr. Harsha de Silva of threatening some railway workers. The State Minister however denied the allegations. Commuters using the train after work were stranded as there were train delays as a result of the strike. A tense situation also arose at the Fort railway station whe

26 Jul, 2018

Power supply to be disrupted tomorrow in parts of Colombo

The electricity supply will be disrupted in parts of Colombo tomorrow (Saturday) due the upgrading of?132KW cable network system in Colombo. The disruption was earlier expected today but was postponed to tomorrow. The?Ministry of Power and Renewable Energy said that the electricity supply will be disrupted from time to time between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m in parts of Colombo tomorrow. The affected areas will be Colombo 03 including Galle road, Edward road, Glen Aber Place, 8th Lane, School Lane, Alfr

27 Jul, 2018