Peradeniya-Colombo express train derails; Up-country services delayed
2026-10-05
An express train travelling from Peradeniya to Colombo Fort derailed early this morning (05) after striking earth and rocks thatContinue Reading
Several missing after Hatton earthslip
2026-08-03
Several persons have been reported missing following an earthslip in Polpitiya, Hatton today (03). Police said a mound of earthContinue Reading
Wellawaya earthslip : Motorists urged to use alternative route
2025-04-19
Vehicular movement has been disrupted in the Viharagala area along the Wellawaya- Beragala Road due to an earthslip. According toContinue Reading
Earthslip disrupts traffic on Ella-Wellawaya road
2025-03-14
An earthslip on the Ella-Wellawaya main road near the 12th-kilometre post has disrupted vehicular movements. Accordingly, the Police have requestedContinue Reading
16 yr old dies in earth embankment collapse in Teldeniya
2024-11-20
A 16-year-old schoolboy has died after being trapped under an earth embankment that had collapsed due to heavy rains inContinue Reading