Woman dies as three-wheeler collides with train in Ahangama

A three-wheeler has collided with the ‘Rajarata Rejina’ train at a railway crossing near the Ahangama railway station this morning (02).

The incident resulted in the death of a 62-year-old woman from the Ahangama area, while another individual sustained critical injuries and was admitted to the Galle National Hospital for treatment.

The collision...

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CSE to close early on election day

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) will close at 12:30 p.m. on 06 May 2025 (Tuesday) in view of the Local Authorities Elections, the CSE announced.

The early closure is intended to enable market participants, including investors and staff, to participate in the voting process, according to the CSE.

The CSE typically operates from 9.30 a.m. to 2.30...

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Speaker endorses certificate on Proceeds of Crime Bill

The Speaker of the Parliament Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne has endorsed the certificate on the Proceeds of Crime Bill, on Wednesday (02) in Parliament.

The debate on the Second Reading of the Proceeds of Crime Bill was held on 08 April 2025, and following the Second Reading debate, the Bill was considered at the Committee Stage. 

Thereafter, the Bill...

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How to mark a valid ballot in LG Polls - EC explains

The Election Commission has issued guidelines on the proper procedure of marking ballots during the upcoming Local Government (LG) Elections, scheduled to be held on May 06, 2025.

Explaining the procedure to all voters eligible to cast ballots in the Local Authorities Election, Chairman of the Election Commission R.M.A.L. Ratnayake stated that each...

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Sri Lanka, Vietnam to sign key bilateral agreements during President s visit

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to undertake a State Visit to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam from 04 May to 06 May 2025 at the invitation of the President of Vietnam Luong Cuong.

During the visit President Dissanayake will hold official discussions with the President and Prime Minister of Vietnam and also meet with senior...

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Sri Lanka sees rise in export earnings and remittances in March

Sri Lanka recorded a notable increase in export earnings and foreign remittances in March 2025, according to the latest data released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).

Export earnings for the month reached US$ 1,242 million, marking an 8.1% increase compared to March 2024. Import expenditure also saw a similar upward trend, rising by 8.6%...

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