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Motorcyclist killed in collision with tipper truck in Kumbuka

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- A 31-year-old person has died following a road accident reported in the Kumbuka area on the Horana-Colombo main road. Police stated that the accident occurred when a tipper truck... Read More


Govt imposes 50% surcharge on imported vehicles for three months

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development of Sri Lanka has officially announced the implementation of a temporary 50% surcharge on applicable Customs Import Duty ... Read More


Body of army soldier found in well in Homagama

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- Police have recovered a body from a well located near a paddy field in the Pitipana South area within the Homagama Police Division. The discovery was made during an investigation... Read More


141 houses partially damaged across Sri Lanka due to bad weather: DMC

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) states that a total of 141 houses have been partially damaged across Sri Lanka due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions. The Centre n... Read More


More details emerge on Wanawasala train derailment

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- More details have emerged regarding the incident in which a train derailed and a carriage overturned on the railway line between Wanawasala and Hunupitiya railway stations. A pas... Read More


Gradual recession of river water levels amid reduced rainfall: Irrigation Dept.

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- The Department of Irrigation states that river water levels, which had risen previously, are gradually receding following a slight reduction in rainfall. Director of Irrigation (... Read More


12 injured after train derails between Wanawasala and Hunupitiya

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- Twelve passengers were injured after a train travelling from Polgahawela to Colombo derailed, causing one carriage to overturn on the railway line between Wanawasala and Hunupitiy... Read More


12 injured after train derails between Kelaniya and Wanawasala

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- Twelve passengers were injured after a train travelling from Polgahawela to Colombo derailed, causing one carriage to overturn on the railway line between Kelaniya and Wanawasala ... Read More


Fairly heavy showers expected in several parts of the island today

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- The Department of Meteorology stated that, according to today's latest weather analysis, the low-pressure area located northeast of Sri Lanka continues to persist. The Department... Read More


Advisory issued for low-pressure area near Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- An 'Amber' advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology regarding the low-pressure area in the vicinity of Sri Lanka. The advisory was issued at 3.30 p.m. today (16)... Read More