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One dead, 20 injured after multi-vehicle crash in Agbopura

Sri Lanka, April 14 -- An individual has died while 20 others, including children, have sustained injuries in a collision involving three vehicles in Agbopura this morning (14), Police said. A bus tr... Read More


Three returning from Bangkok arrested with Rs. 45mn worth narcotics

Sri Lanka, April 14 -- Three Sri Lankans who arrived from Bangkok have been apprehended for the possession of narcotics worth Rs. 45 million at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunaya... Read More


Parents urged to pay more attention to children to minimise accidents

Sri Lanka, April 14 -- Health authorities have urged parents and elders to pay extra attention to children to minimise accidents during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year festive season. Dr. Deepal Perer... Read More


RDA revenue from expressway tolls up by 30%

Sri Lanka, April 14 -- The revenue generated by the Road Development Authority (RDA) through expressway tolls on 11, 12 and 13 April has increased by 30% in comparison to the income generated during t... Read More


LG election candidate, 6 party supporters arrested over police complaints

Sri Lanka, April 14 -- An individual contesting the 2025 Local Government (LG) Election and six political party supporters have been arrested for allegedly violating election laws, Police said. A tot... Read More


Record inflow of workers' remittances in March

Sri Lanka, April 13 -- The inflow of workers' remittances to Sri Lanka in the month of March has been reported as USD 693.3 million. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), this figure is ... Read More


Sri Lanka moves up three places in global passport strength index

Sri Lanka, April 13 -- Sri Lanka has advanced three places in the global passport strength index, moving from 171st to 168th in 2025, according to a report published by Dubai-based global consultancy ... Read More


CEB calls for collective action to temporarily pause rooftop solar to protect grid stability

Sri Lanka, April 13 -- The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has reiterated its appeal to all rooftop solar system owners across Sri Lanka to voluntarily switch off their solar PV systems during daytime ... Read More


SLTB deploys additional buses today to meet New Year Travel demand

Sri Lanka, April 13 -- Steps have been taken to deploy additional buses today (13) to meet the demand from people traveling to their hometowns for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, the Sri Lanka Transpo... Read More


Sri Lanka Coast Guard introduces 24-Hour emergency hotline

Sri Lanka, April 13 -- A dedicated 24-hour emergency hotline - 106 - has been introduced by the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) in a significant step towards strengthening maritime safety and ensuring sw... Read More