Train services at the Colombo Fort Railway Station have been disrupted after a train derailed blocking operations on two platforms; The incident occurred when Train No. 1164 to Rambukkana derailed while entering the platform after arriving late

Paddy and rice for animal feed production, sale, use are now allowed; the Consumer Affairs Authority issued an Extraordinary Gazette notification to formally cancel the previous restrictions

Unprecedented visitors' arrivals have been registered in 2026, marking a strong recovery in numbers; However, the tourism boom has not translated into higher earnings, as shorter stays and lower spending per visitor have led to declining dollar revenues

People are calling on all five members of the Hajj Committee to accept full responsibility of what has been dubbed 'the Mina disaster' and resign immediately: 3500 pilgrims paid for top-tier service, experienced bottom-tier tents, poor sanitary conditions