Despite the ongoing train strike, 10 trains will operate from Colombo to Rambukkana, Mahawa, Kandy, Galle, Matara, Anuradhapura, Avissawella and Chilaw from 4.00 pm today for the convenience of office workers, General Manager of Railways, Dilantha Fernando said.
This morning eight trains were in operation to cater to the working community coming into Colombo from the out stations.
In addition, Mr Dissanayake said that trains were operational from Colombo to Kankesanthurai, Panadura, and from Panadura to Veyangoda this morning.
Several Trade Unions of the Railway Department decided to initiate a 48-hour strike from midnight yesterday (June 20).
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
The UK government has unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries which allows for more garments manufactured in Sri Lanka to enter the UK tariff-free.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
Ajith Gallage, the owner of a Bird Park in Nagarawawa, Hambantota, has been remanded over allegations of concealing illegally imported motorcycles, in a warehouse owned by him.
A passenger attempting to smuggle the largest quantity of gold of 35 kilo grams was arrested by the Customs at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) today, a senior official said.
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