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UPDATE: SLAF helicopter crashes into Maduru Oya during training exercise

Srilanka, May 9 -- A Bell 212 helicopter belonging to the No. 7 Squadron of the Sri Lanka Air Force crashed into the Maduru Oya Reservoir during a training exercise this morning. At least 12 personne... Read More


Update: Six die in Bell 212 helicopter crash in Maduru Oya

Srilanka, May 9 -- At least six security forces personnel were killed when a Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 helicopter, operated by the No. 7 Squadron, crashed into the Maduru Oya Reservoir during a tra... Read More


Woman lures men online, robbed in jungle: Four arrested

Srilanka, May 8 -- Four suspects, including a woman who had maintained relationships with several young men through social media, have been arrested for luring victims to jungle areas in Mihinthale, w... Read More


Cabinet approves study on Independent Prosecutor's Office

Srilanka, May 8 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal by the Minister of Justice and National Integration to appoint a technical specialist committee to study the establishment of an ind... Read More


NPP leads LG polls with 43% vote share

Srilanka, May 7 -- The National People's Power (NPP) is leading decisively in the Local Government elections with 43.44% of the votes and with 3,412,883 votes counted so far. The party has secured 2... Read More


SLC brings in ex-India coach to lead fielding camp in Sri Lanka

Srilanka, May 6 -- Sri Lanka Cricket said that former India national team fielding coach R. Sridhar will conduct a comprehensive 10-day fielding program aimed at elevating the standards of Sri Lankan ... Read More


Bangladesh to tour Sri Lanka for bilateral cricket series in June-July

Srilanka, May 5 -- The Bangladesh National Men's Cricket Team will tour Sri Lanka in June and July 2025 for a bilateral series comprising Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. As part of the tour, Bangladesh will ... Read More


Sri Lanka's 'Knights' wins runners-up at International Music contest in India

Srilanka, May 5 -- Sri Lankan musical group 'Knights' has secured the runner-up position at the 'Battle of the Bands - International' competition held in Mumbai, India. The band returned to Sri Lanka... Read More


Over 70,000 Police deployed ahead of LG polls tomorrow

Srilanka, May 5 -- More than 70,000 police personnel have been deployed across Sri Lanka to ensure a safe, fair, and orderly voting process during the Local Government (LG) elections scheduled for tom... Read More


Youth killed in Mount Lavinia shooting

Srilanka, May 5 -- A 19-year-old youth was shot dead in a gun attack on Beach Road, Mount Lavinia, this morning, police said. According to police, two unidentified assailants arrived on a motorcycle,... Read More