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Nearly 500,000 vehicles use expressways during New Year period

Sri Lanka, April 15 -- The revenue generated from expressway tolls during the past four days has exceeded Rs. 170 million, the Road Development Authority (RDA) said. A total of 497,223 vehicles have ... Read More


Shooter in former Boossa Prison superintendent's murder arrested at BIA

Sri Lanka, April 15 -- The suspect allegedly responsible for the recent shooting of the retired Superintendent of the Boossa Prison was arrested this morning (15) by officers of the Criminal Investiga... Read More


Only 30-35% private buses in operation; SLTB ready to increase journeys

Sri Lanka, April 15 -- Only 30 to 35% of the private buses are in operation today due to the low demand, says the Chairman of the Lanka Private Bus Owners' Association (LPBOA) Gemunu Wijeratne. Wijer... Read More


EC makes special requests from parties and independent groups

Sri Lanka, April 15 -- A special request has been made by the National Election Commission from political parties and independent groups that have initiated legal proceedings against any rejection of ... Read More


LG polls campaigning peaceful, no major incidents: PAFFREL

Sri Lanka, April 15 -- Campaigning activities for the 2025 Local Government (LG) election has been largely peaceful so far, according to a local election watchdog. Despite around 71,000 persons conte... Read More


412 admitted to National Hospital due to accidents during New Year

Sri Lanka, April 15 -- A total of 412 persons have been admitted to the Colombo National Hospital owing to injuries sustained from various accidents reported on 13 and 14 April. Six of them were pron... Read More


Road accidents lead to five deaths including a toddler

Sri Lanka, April 14 -- A total of five fatalities, including the death of a toddler, has been reported due to separate road accidents in various parts of the island. The accidents were reported from ... Read More


Heat warning issued for several areas

Sri Lanka, April 14 -- A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Northern, North-Central, North-Western, Western, Southern, and Eastern provinces, as well as the Ratnapura and Monar... Read More


Opposition Leader calls for unity and resilience to face challenges together in New Year

Sri Lanka, April 14 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, in his Sinhala and Tamil New Year message, extended heartfelt wishes to all Sri Lankans and urged the nation to rise above divisions and step... Read More


Prime Minister celebrates New Year honouring national traditions

Sri Lanka, April 14 -- The national ceremony to celebrate the Sinhala and Tamil New Year was held earlier today at Pahala Bomiriya in Kaduwela, with the participation of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amar... Read More