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.
Mr. Ali Sabri Rahim, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Puttalam District whom an open warrant had been issued, attended a public ceremony at Al Aksha National School in Kalpitiya today (16) as the special guest of honor.
The Supreme Court today refused interim relief in an application filed by President’s Counsel Senaka Walgampaya seeking an Order from the Supreme Court compelling the President to appoint judges to fill the existing vacancies in the Court Of Appeal.
Gazette on new speed limit regulations to be issued within two weeks
Two underworld criminals wanted for multiple crimes, including murder, were brought from Dubai to Sri Lanka, today (12).
Senior DIG Nilantha Jayawardena has been sent on compulsory leave pending disciplinary investigation over his failure to prevent the Easter Sunday bombings.
All Ceylon Makkal Congress MP Ali Sabri Raheem had been arrested by Kalpitiya police after he surrendered to the police today morning.
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