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.
Popular grade five tuition teacher, Hayeshika Fernando wanted over assaulting a 21 year old youth was granted bail today after she surrendered to courts.
First Bishop of the Batticaloa Diocese, Retired Bishop Joseph Ponnaiya, passed away today at the age of 74, following a brief illness.
A British national had been arrested over attempting to smuggle in the largest haul of kush( drugs) from Thailand, customs said.
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