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Six-year-old dead, several injured in Elpitiya accident

Sri Lanka, April 15 -- A six-year-old girl has died in an accident reported along the Elpitiya-Ambalangoda road in Kurundugaha, Elpitiya this morning (Apr 15). A three-wheeler traveling from Ambalang... Read More


Police on the lookout for man who held 12-year-old in captive in Keselwatta

Sri Lanka, April 15 -- Police have launched an investigation into an incident where a child sustained injuries after reportedly jumping from the second floor of a house on Peer Saibo Road in Keselwatt... Read More


China says it is 'tearing down walls' to expand trade alliances amid US standoff

Sri Lanka, April 15 -- China is "tearing down walls" and expanding its circle of trading partners, "shaking hands" instead of "shaking fists", its foreign ministry said on Tuesday, as Beijing works on... Read More


Two arrested with over Rs. 5.7M on money laundering charges

Sri Lanka, April 15 -- Two suspects have been arrested on charges of money laundering and aiding and abetting money laundering, along with Rs. 5,745,000 in cash found in their possession. The arrests... Read More


Notice on bus and train services for today and tomorrow

Sri Lanka, April 15 -- The National Transport Commission (NTC) has announced that passenger transport buses will be in operation starting today (15), based on public need. The Director of Operations ... Read More


New access routes introduced for Sacred Tooth Relic exposition

Sri Lanka, April 15 -- The Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy has announced the introduction of three dedicated access routes in preparation for the special exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic, which is sc... Read More


US national arrested at BIA with 'Kush' cannabis worth Rs. 230M

Sri Lanka, April 15 -- An American national has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake this morning (15), by officers of the Narcotics Control Unit of Sri Lanka Cu... Read More


CEB issues another notice to rooftop solar system owners

Sri Lanka, April 15 -- The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has reiterated that owners of rooftop solar systems must switch off their units until 03.00 p.m. on a daily basis until 21 April if they recei... Read More


Extreme heat: Health experts share dos and don'ts

Sri Lanka, April 15 -- Special attention must be paid to the prevailing extreme heat in the country, health experts warn. Consultant physician Dr. Nandana Dickmadugoda noted that the high temperature... Read More


Two dead, 2 injured in crash caused by drunk driver

Sri Lanka, April 15 -- A three-wheeler driver and a passenger have died in an accident along the Kurunegala-Dambulla A6 road in Doratiyawa, Kurunegala this morning. According to Police, a double-cab ... Read More