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Two teens killed in motorcycle accident in Kilinochchi

Sri Lanka, April 4 -- Two 19-year-old boys have died in a motorcycle accident that occurred in the Dharmapuram area of Kilinochchi. Police stated that the accident occurred when a motorcycle travelli... Read More


16-year-old boy drowns while bathing in canal at Perathuweli

Sri Lanka, April 4 -- A 16-year-old boy, a resident of the Perathuweli area, has tragically died after drowning in a canal within the Kantale police division. It has been reported that the deceased h... Read More


GMOA resumes island-wide strike from today

Sri Lanka, April 4 -- The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) announced that it has resumed an island-wide strike from 8 a.m. today (04). GMOA Assistant Secretary Dr. Chamil Wijesinghe st... Read More


Fairly heavy showers expected in several parts of the island

Sri Lanka, April 4 -- Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m. today (04), the Department of Meteorology said. Fairly heavy rainfalls above 7... Read More


Sri Lanka reports significant drop in tourist arrivals for March 2026

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) reports a significant decline in the number of foreign tourists who visited Sri Lanka in March 2026. The number of tourist ar... Read More


147 foreign nationals arrested over operating online financial scams

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- Sri Lanka Police have arrested a total of 147 foreign nationals in connection with an organized online financial scam operation. The suspects were taken into custody while stayi... Read More


Canadian national arrested at BIA with over 21kg of Kush cannabis

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- A foreign passenger attempting to smuggle a consignment of 'Kush' cannabis, estimated to be valued at Rs. 217.79 million, into Sri Lanka was arrested by officers of the Police Na... Read More


Gazette issued on emergency importation of GR 11 rice varieties

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- The Government of Sri Lanka has issued a Gazette notification to address the looming shortage of Samba and Keeri Samba rice by authorizing the immediate importation of specific s... Read More


Nine suspects arrested over homicide in Mattakkuliya

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- A total of nine suspects were arrested yesterday (April 2) by the Sri Lanka Police in connection with the fatal stabbing of an individual in the Mattakkuliya area. The homicide ... Read More


Govt halts divestment of eight major SOEs, SC informed

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- The Attorney General's Department has informed the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka that the incumbent government will not proceed with the previous government's decision to divest eig... Read More