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Ella bus accident: Bus owner overspent on design, Neglected maintenance

Sri Lanka, Sept. 12 -- The owner of the bus involved in the recent Ella tragedy, which killed 15 people and seriously injured many others, spent more on decorating the bus than its actual value, but h... Read More


Heavy rains flood houses in Bogawanthalawa

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- Heavy rains lashed the Bogawanthalawa area, an upper catchment of the Castlereagh Reservoir, this afternoon, causing flooding in several parts of the region. Six houses located ... Read More


Youth accused of brutally attacking dog in Nanuoya

Sri Lanka, Aug. 28 -- A complaint has been lodged with the Nanuoya Police against a youth accused of beating a dog with a club, smashing it on the ground, and throwing it into a canal. According to p... Read More


Castlereagh, Maussakelle reservoirs near overflow levels amid heavy rain

Sri Lanka, Aug. 6 -- The water levels of the Castlereagh and Maussakelle reservoirs are nearing critical levels due to ongoing heavy rainfall in the western slopes of the Central Highlands, engineers ... Read More


SLTB driver arrested for drunk driving with passengers onboard in Nuwara Eliya

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- Nuwara Eliya, August 4 (Daily Mirror) - A driver attached to the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) was arrested by Nuwara Eliya police yesterday for driving a passenger bus under t... Read More


8-year-old boy dies after falling into toilet pit in Bhagwanthalawa

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- Bhagwanthalawa, August 4 (Daily Mirror) - An eight-year-old boy tragically died yesterday after falling into a six-foot-deep toilet pit near his home in the Bhagwanthalawa Kiw Est... Read More


Tree fall cuts power in Talawakelle amid severe weather

Sri Lanka, July 21 -- Talawakelle, July 21 (Daily Mirror) - A large tree fell onto a 33,000-watt high-voltage power line running from Hatton to Senclair in the Talawakelle area, causing extensive dama... Read More


Boating resumes at Gregory Lake despite weather warnings

Sri Lanka, July 21 -- Despite a temporary ban imposed on boating activities at Gregory Lake due to severe weather conditions, boat operators resumed services today, citing continued economic pressure ... Read More


Wimalasurendra reservoir sluice gates opened following heavy rainfall

Sri Lanka, July 19 -- The sluice gates of the Wimalasurendra Reservoir were opened this morning (19) after heavy rainfall in its catchment areas caused the reservoir to overflow, the Nuwara Eliya Disa... Read More


Hatton railway station in darkness amid fuel shortage

Sri Lanka, July 19 -- The Hatton Railway Station continues to remain in darkness at night due to a lack of fuel for its backup generator, despite repeated requests to the Railway Department, officials... Read More