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5-member committee appointed to probe Gerandi Ella bus accident

Sri Lanka, May 13 -- A special investigative committee has been named to probe the tragic bus accident, which claimed the lives of 22 individuals in Gerandi Ella, Ramboda in the early hours of Sunday ... Read More


One dead, 3 missing while sea bathing off Wennappuwa

Sri Lanka, May 13 -- One person has drowned while three others are reported missing while bathing in the sea off Wennappuwa today (13). Police said four persons from Nuwara Eliya were reported missin... Read More


Gerandi Ella bus accident: Special committee visits injured passengers at Gampola Hospital

Sri Lanka, May 13 -- The five-member special investigative committee appointed to probe the Gerandi Ella bus accident visited the Gampola Hospital today (13) to obtain information about the incident f... Read More


Salt shortage in market; prices soar

Sri Lanka, May 13 -- The Salt Producers' Association has raised concerns over a shortage of salt in the local market, attributing the situation to a delay in the arrival of imported stocks. Chairman ... Read More


Passengers' belongings in Gerandi Ella bus accident safely stored: Police

Sri Lanka, May 13 -- The belongings of the passengers involved in the recent bus accident that occurred in Gerandi Ella, Ramboda-including travel bags, mobile phones, and other items-have been safely ... Read More


36 motorcyclists arrested for reckless riding during Vesak Day celebrations

Sri Lanka, May 13 -- Thirty-six motorcyclists, who were riding recklessly while causing panic among the public on Vesak Poya Day, have been arrested by the Matara Police yesterday (12). Police have a... Read More


Pakistan PM declares success of operation against India

Sri Lanka, May 13 -- Pakistan Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday (May 13) that the country's offensive against India was a "grand success", declaring that the achievement be celebr... Read More


Two girls drown in Galgamuwa Palukadawala Lake

Sri Lanka, May 13 -- Two girls, aged 12 and 17, have drowned while bathing in the Palukadawala Lake in Galgamuwa this afternoon (13), Police said. They had gone swimming in the lake while visiting a ... Read More


Two persons arrested in connection with shooting incident in Mount Lavinia

Sri Lanka, May 13 -- Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the murder of a person in a shooting incident that occurred at a junction adjacent to the Sylvester Road in Mount Lavinia ear... Read More


Police team investigating Gerandi Ella bus accident visits crash site

Sri Lanka, May 13 -- The special investigative committee appointed to probe the tragic bus accident, which claimed the lives of 22 individuals in Gerandi Ella, Ramboda on Sunday (11), has visited the ... Read More