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24 killed in 19 road accidents during Vesak holidays

Sri Lanka, June 1 -- A total of 24 individuals were killed in 19 road accidents reported across the country during the two Vesak holidays on May 29 and 30, according to Deputy Inspector General of Pol... Read More


Driver arrested over fatal Meegoda accident found to be under the influence of alcohol

Sri Lanka, June 1 -- Police have confirmed that the driver of the cab involved in the accident where six persons, including three females, were reported dead after a vehicle crashed into a crowd of pe... Read More


Oil prices extend gains after Iran suspends talks with the US

Sri Lanka, June 1 -- Oil prices are rising more sharply after Iranian state media reported Iran had suspended talks with the United States, dashing hopes that a deal towards ending the war could be ag... Read More


Over 33,000 dengue cases and 19 deaths reported so far in 2026

Sri Lanka, June 1 -- A total of 33,572 dengue cases and 19 deaths have been reported in Sri Lanka so far this year, according to health authorities. Community Health Specialist Dr. Thushani Dabrera s... Read More


Police reveal more details on fatal Vesak Dansala accident in Meegoda

Sri Lanka, June 1 -- Six persons, including three females, were reported dead while several others were injured after a vehicle crashed into a crowd of people near a Vesak Dansala in the Meegoda Junct... Read More


Supreme Court sets aside High Court order in Treasury bond case

Sri Lanka, June 1 -- The Supreme Court today (01) overturned a ruling by a three-judge bench of the Colombo High Court that had prevented the continuation of charges filed under the Public Property Ac... Read More


New Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Army assumes duties

Sri Lanka, June 1 -- Major General K.V.N.P. Premaratne RSP USP nps psc of the Sri Lanka Artillery assumed duties as the 69th Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army, the second most senior appointment in... Read More


Suspect remanded over taxi driver robbery case

Sri Lanka, June 1 -- An individual arrested in connection with the robbery of a taxi driver who operated through a ride-hailing application after allegedly hiring a vehicle under the guise of a paid t... Read More


Duo arrested over killing of businessman in Kalutara

Sri Lanka, June 1 -- The main suspect and another individual have been arrested in connection with the planned shooting death of a businessman in Kalutara. The duo has been apprehended by the Walana ... Read More


Police introduce mandatory six-month firearm inspection for licence holders

Sri Lanka, June 1 -- Sri Lanka Police have issued a new directive requiring licence holders of firearm to present their weapons for inspection every six months as part of licence renewal procedures fo... Read More