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Nationwide Health Strike Announced as Minister Fails to Address Allowance Cuts

Editor March 3, 2025

Health professionals across Sri Lanka will launch a symbolic strike from 8 AM on March 6, citing...

Nominations for 2025 LG Elections to Open on March 17

Editor March 3, 2025

The Elections Commission of Sri Lanka has announced that nominations for the 2025 Local Government Elections will...

Sri Lanka’s Tourism Earnings Surge to $400 Million in January 2025

Editor March 3, 2025

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry is off to a strong start in 2025, with earnings reaching $400.7 million...

Sri Lanka Railways has announced new speed limits and revised train schedules for night operations in regions where elephant crossings are common. This initiative aims to reduce frequent elephant-train collisions and will take effect from March 7, 2025. Under the revised schedule, trains will operate outside peak elephant movement hours, and speed limits will be enforced in high-risk zones to minimize accidents. Additionally, an S-13 type power set will be introduced for the “Meenagaya” intercity night mail train running between Colombo Fort and Batticaloa. Revised Train Schedule (Effective from March 7, 2025): Colombo Fort – Batticaloa Route: Train 6011 (“Udaya Devi”) Departure: Colombo Fort – 06:05 AM Arrival: Batticaloa – 02:49 PM Train 6075 (“Pulathisi”) Departure: Colombo Fort – 03:15 PM Arrival: Batticaloa – 12:03 AM Train 6079 (“Meenagaya”) Departure: Colombo Fort – 11:00 PM Arrival: Batticaloa – 08:28 AM Batticaloa – Colombo Fort Route: Train 6012 (“Udaya Devi”) Departure: Batticaloa – 06:10 AM Arrival: Colombo Fort – 02:53 PM Train 6076 (“Pulathisi”) Departure: Batticaloa – 01:30 AM Arrival: Colombo Fort – 10:10 AM Train 6080 (“Meenagaya”) Departure: Batticaloa – 06:15 PM Arrival: Colombo Fort – 03:30 AM Colombo Fort – Trincomalee Route: Train 7083 Departure: Colombo Fort – 09:30 PM Arrival: Trincomalee – 06:08 AM Train 7084 Departure: Trincomalee – 06:30 PM Arrival: Colombo Fort – 03:19 AM The Department of Railways urges passengers with advance seat reservations from March 7, 2025, to check the updated departure times and arrive punctually. While acknowledging possible delays due to speed restrictions, officials stress that this measure is part of a national responsibility to protect Sri Lanka’s wildlife. The department is also calling for public cooperation and awareness to ensure the success of this initiative, emphasizing that it is a crucial step toward reducing human-wildlife conflicts and ensuring safer railway operations.

Train Schedule Revised to Prevent Elephant Collisions on Batticaloa Line from March 7

Editor March 3, 2025

Sri Lanka Railways has announced new speed limits and revised train schedules for night operations in regions...

Anushka’s Hopes Dashed Anushka's Hopes Dashed

Anushka’s Hopes Dashed

Editor March 2, 2025

BIPIN DANI In a much-anticipated match against New Zealand in the Champions Trophy, cricket fans were eager...

Kamindu Mendis and Nishni Celebrating Love Beyond the Crease

Editor March 2, 2025

BIPIN DANI In a momentous occasion for Sri Lankan cricket, the all-rounder Kamindu Mendis married to his long-time...

Deshabandu May Flee as Authorities Scramble to Track Him Down

Editor March 2, 2025

A senior police officer has told the state-run newspaper Dinamina that there is a significant risk of...

Petroleum Distributors Threaten to Stop Accepting Bank Cards

Editor March 2, 2025

The Petroleum Distributors Association has warned of potential operational changes if the government does not reconsider its...

Tensions Rise Between Acting IGP and Police Commission as Dispute Escalates

Editor March 2, 2025

The National Police Commission (NPC) has requested a meeting with the Attorney General (AG) to address growing...

IOC Distributors Suspend Fuel Orders

Editor March 2, 2025

Distributors of the Lanka Indian Oil Company (LIOC) have decided to suspend fuel orders, citing financial strain...

Sri Lanka

Nationwide Health Strike Announced as Minister Fails to Address Allowance Cuts

Nominations for 2025 LG Elections to Open on March 17

Sri Lanka’s Tourism Earnings Surge to $400 Million in January 2025

Train Schedule Revised to Prevent Elephant Collisions on Batticaloa Line from March 7

Anushka’s Hopes Dashed

Kamindu Mendis and Nishni Celebrating Love Beyond the Crease

Deshabandu May Flee as Authorities Scramble to Track Him Down

Petroleum Distributors Threaten to Stop Accepting Bank Cards

Tensions Rise Between Acting IGP and Police Commission as Dispute Escalates

IOC Distributors Suspend Fuel Orders

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