The Anuradhapura to Omanthai section of the reconstructed Northern Railway Line was declared open for operations today with all arrangements ready to recommence Colombo - Jaffna train services from Saturday.
The train started its journey from Anuradhapura to Jaffna after performing traditional Hindu rites in the center of the reconstructed railway line at the Anuradhapura station premises.
Stating that train journeys from Jaffna to Colombo will resume from the July 15, the Minister said “We have made arrangements to start a new luxury night tourist train from Colombo to Jaffna from August 1 to promote the growing tourism business in the Jaffna area and for the convenience of the devotees visiting the area”.
A "Pandu Karanda" plant was planted in the railway station premises by the Minister of Transport and Highways and Mass Media, Bandula Gunawardena. "Padu Karanda" plants were also planted at Kilinochchi and Jaffna railway stations.
The Department of National Zoological Gardens is readying enclosures to quarantine two large tortoises that were found stranded 15 kilometers westwards off Pitipana Negombo, today.
The Customs Department said it will be publish the names of institutions and individuals who violate customs laws and commit tax fraud by uploading the information on its official website www.customs.gov.lk.
A board of inquiry has been appointed to investigate the death of a student at the University of Sabaragamuwa, reportedly linked to a ragging incident.
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