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Private bus overturns in Thalawa, injuring 20 persons including children

Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- (UPDATE) Around 20 people have sustained injuries in an accident that occurred when a private bus overturned at the Jayaganga Junction of Thalawa, Anuradhapura, the Police Media ... Read More


Prisons Dept. launches probe into viral video on social media

Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- The Department of Prisons has initiated an investigation into a video circulating widely on social media, which appears to show an inmate reportedly identified as a notorious und... Read More


Over 1,200 arrested in nationwide anti-drug raids

Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- A total of 1,284 suspects were arrested during 1,000 island-wide raids conducted within yesterday (10) under the "Nation United - National Drive" campaign aimed at eradicating na... Read More


Fire breaks out at row of shops in Ambalangoda

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- A fire has reportedly broken out at a row of shops in Ambalangoda, said Ada Derana reporter. Two fire engines have been dispatched to control the blaze, according to the Galle Fi... Read More


Welfare Benefits Board issues notice to 'Aswesuma' beneficiaries

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- The Welfare Benefits Board has announced that the annual information updates for the 'Aswesuma' welfare benefit scheme have now commenced. The Board stated that families or indiv... Read More


Age-appropriate sex education should be introduced for school children: PM Harini

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- An age-appropriate sex education program should be introduced for children in order to prevent sexual misconduct and abuse, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated. Speaking... Read More


Sri Lanka's FM explores investment opportunities with leading healthcare provider in Middle East

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, met with the top management of Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group, one of the leading healthcare pro... Read More


Drug circulation in Colombo significantly widespread than previously thought: Minister

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- Over 800 complaints related to drug use, sale and trafficking have been lodged through the 1818 hotline, introduced to provide information regarding drug trafficking in schools, M... Read More


Sri Lanka's workers' remittances exceed USD 6 bln in first ten months of 2025

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- Sri Lanka received USD 712 million in workers' remittances in October 2025, according to the latest figures released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). The CBSL reported th... Read More


Nationwide distribution of 500,000 coconut plants begins today

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- A national program to distribute 500,000 coconut plants for homestead cultivation is set to commence today (09) with the aim of reducing poverty and promoting coconut cultivation ... Read More