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Congestion reported near expressway toll gates after New Year holidays

Sri Lanka, April 15 -- Long queues of vehicles were reportedly observed today (15) at the Pinnaduwa entrance of the Southern Expressway in Galle. Significant traffic congestion was reported intermitt... Read More


Fisherman killed, another injured in mid-sea boat collision off Mannar

Sri Lanka, April 15 -- A fisherman has reportedly died after two fishing boats collided and capsized in the sea area off Mannar. The incident had occurred in the early hours of today (15) while both ... Read More


Week-long water wastage reported in Meegoda after burst pipeline

Sri Lanka, April 15 -- Residents of the Udagewatta Road area in Meegoda say that a major water leak caused by a burst pipeline has been persisting for over a week, leading to considerable water wastag... Read More


36 road accidents and 35 assault cases reported to National Hospital over New Year period

Sri Lanka, April 15 -- A total of 36 road traffic accidents have been reported to the Colombo National Hospital during the New Year period on April 13 and 14, hospital sources said. Two individuals di... Read More


SLTB generates Rs. 1 bln revenue during New Year festive period

Sri Lanka, April 15 -- The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) generated an income of Rs. 1 billion within six days by providing special services during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year season, according t... Read More


Pakistan Navy ships TAIMUR and ASLAT conclude goodwill visit

Sri Lanka, April 15 -- The Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) TAIMUR and ASLAT departed the island, following a two-day goodwill visit, the Sri Lanka Navy said. The visit was marked by professional engagement,... Read More


Russia renews offer to receive Iran's enriched uranium

Sri Lanka, April 15 -- Russia has renewed an offer to "resolve the issue of Iran's enriched uranium stockpiles", as speculation mounts of a fresh round of US-Iran peace talks in the coming days, state... Read More


'Sarvajana Balaya' leader extends Sinhala and Tamil New Year wishes, urges safeguarding priceless culture

Sri Lanka, April 14 -- The leader of the 'Sarvajana Balaya' and Member of Parliament entrepreneur Dilith Jayaweera highlights the Sinhala and Tamil New Year as the grand festival of Sri Lankan culture... Read More


Opposition Leader Sajith urges unity, tradition and cultural values in New Year message

Sri Lanka, April 14 -- The Opposition Leader, Sajith Premadasa, in his message for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year highlighted the festival as a significant cultural festival shared as a nation, built ... Read More


More than 200 Iranian sailors leave Sri Lanka on special aircraft

Sri Lanka, April 14 -- More than 200 Iranian nationals who were held at the Welisara Detention Centre and the Koggala Detention Centre have left the island on a special aircraft on Tuesday (14). Depu... Read More