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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


16 motorcycles including 4 illegally assembled high-capacity bikes seized

Sri Lanka, May 13 -- A total of 16 motorcycles, including four high-capacity bikes that were assembled by illegally importing spare parts, have been seized by the Bandaragama Police. The motorcycles ... Read More


Russia responsible for downing of MH17, UN body rules

Sri Lanka, May 13 -- Russia was responsible for the downing of the Malaysia Airlines flight, MH17, over eastern Ukraine in July 2014, the United Nations aviation agency has ruled. All 298 people on b... Read More


Sri Lanka's adventure tourism market projected to hit USD 2.1 billion by 2035: report

Sri Lanka, May 13 -- The Sri Lanka hiking and trekking tourism market is poised for remarkable growth, with its market size estimated to reach USD 780 million by 2025 and projected to expand to a stag... Read More


Devinuwara school teacher arrested for allegedly sexually abusing student

Sri Lanka, May 13 -- A school teacher in Devinuwara has been apprehended by the Matara Division of the Bureau for the Investigation of Abuse of Children and Women over allegations of sexual abuse. It... Read More