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Three killed in Amithirigala car-motorcycle collision

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- UPDATE: A fatal road accident has been reported in Amithirigala, Thalduwa when a car collided with a motorcycle, this afternoon (8), police stated. Following the impact, the car ... Read More


Japan's governing party projected to win snap election majority

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- Voting has ended in Japan's snap election called by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, with exit polls pointing to a decisive win for her Liberal Democrat Party (LDP). The country's ... Read More


Use of jawbreaker results in the death of another wild elephant

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- A wild elephant has died after consuming a jawbreaker also known as 'hakka patas' in Morawewa, Trincomalee. The elephant was found collapsed in the Morawewa D-9 zone. The elephan... Read More


Belgium-manufactured revolver recovered during special operation in Dungalpitiya

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- A Belgium-manufactured revolver has been recovered during a special operation conducted in Dungalpitiya, Negombo. Based on information received from the Sri Lanka Army Intelligen... Read More


Bribery Commission to probe complaint filed by Chaminda Kularatne

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has decided to probe a complaint filed by suspended Deputy Secretary General of Parliament Chaminda Kul... Read More


UN Humanitarian Priorities Plan receives US$ 22 million to support those affected by Cyclone Ditwah

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- The Sri Lanka Humanitarian Priorities Plan (HPP) launched by the United Nations Office in Colombo in December 2025 to support those affected by Cyclone Ditwah has received a total... Read More


Fire breaks out in a shop at Dewata Junction in Galle

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- A fire has broken out at a scrap metal collection shop at the Dewata Junction in Galle. Three fire engines have been deployed to bring the fire under control. The incident has c... Read More


Cabinet to review National Electricity Policy and Tariff Policy as CEB restructuring nears completion

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- A Cabinet paper is expected to be presented tomorrow (09) on the National Electricity Policy and National Electricity Tariff Policy, marking the final phase of the Ceylon Electric... Read More


Printing of vehicle number plates to resume within next three months - DMT

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- Plans are underway to commence printing permanent vehicle number plates within the next three months, the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has announced. Following a tender proc... Read More


Opposition alleges financial irregularities involving NPP councilors of Gampaha PS

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- A group of members of the opposition of the Gampaha Pradeshiya Sabha has alleged that three councilors who were elected representing the National People's Power (NPP) have committ... Read More