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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


Sri Lanka Police issues awareness message on preventing teenage pregnancies

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- Sri Lanka Police has issued a public awareness statement highlighting the rising reports of teenage pregnancies in Sri Lanka and urging stronger family and community engagement to... 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


SriLankan Airlines clarifies reports of fraudulent payments in UAE and funds misappropriation in India

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- SriLankan Airlines has issued a clarification regarding two separate incidents of financial transactions involving an erroneous payment linked to a compromised email account of a ... Read More


Investigations reveal 'Ousmand' managed Padme's money laundering operations in Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- During preliminary interrogations of Ousmand Gunasekera, also known as "Gampaha Ousmand," who was arrested in connection with the murder of "Ganemulla Sanjeewa," it was revealed t... 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


Adverse weather in Sri Lanka affects over 5,000 people across 14 districts

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has announced that the number of people affected by the adverse weather conditions impacting several districts across Sri Lanka has exceeded 5... Read More