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One killed, 2 injured as three-wheeler plunges down precipice

Sri Lanka, March 30 -- An individual has been killed following a road accident in the Poththapitiya area of Hatharaliyadda. According to police, the accident had occurred when a three-wheeler traveli... Read More


Commissioner General of Motor Traffic further remanded

Sri Lanka, March 30 -- The Commissioner General of Motor Traffic, Kamal Amarasinghe, who was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), has been further remanded until April 10 by the Pi... Read More


125 Chinese nationals deported over online scam operations in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, March 30 -- A group of 125 Chinese nationals, who were detained by the Department of Immigration and Emigration in connection with online financial scams, has been deported. A spokesperson... Read More


Two arrested with heroin and 'Ice' in Ganemulla

Sri Lanka, March 30 -- Two individuals have been arrested for possession of a stock of narcotics, including heroin and crystal methamphetamine (commonly known as 'Ice') in the Ganemulla area. The sus... Read More


PUCSL to announce decision on 2nd quarter electricity tariff revision today

Sri Lanka, March 30 -- The decision regarding the proposed revision of electricity tariffs for the second quarter of 2026 is scheduled to be announced today (30). The Public Utilities Commission of S... Read More


Body of missing gem businessman found in Kahawatta

Sri Lanka, March 30 -- The body of a gem businessman who went missing in Nilagama, Kahawatta was found today (30) inside a mining pit. Police launched an investigation into the disappearance of the b... Read More


Bangladesh seeks US waiver to import Russian diesel as energy crisis deepens

Sri Lanka, March 30 -- Bangladesh has approached the U.S. seeking a temporary sanctions waiver to allow import of Russian diesel, officials said on Monday, as Middle East turmoil disrupts global energ... Read More


Public urged to use electricity efficiently amid rising generation costs - Officials

Sri Lanka, March 30 -- Chairman of the Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority, Professor T.M.W.J. Bandara, has emphasized the importance of managing and using energy efficiently and systematically und... Read More


NPP MP Muhammad Faizal's vehicle involved in crash

Sri Lanka, March 30 -- A vehicle driven by National People's Power (NPP) Puttalam District Member of Parliament (MP), Muhammad Faizal, has been involved in an accident at the Bandarawatta bend in Chil... Read More


Probe launched over alleged birthday celebration for suspect in custody

Sri Lanka, March 30 -- A controversy has emerged after reports that a birthday celebration was arranged for Ishara Sewwandi, who is currently in custody of the Colombo Crime Division (CCD) over allega... Read More