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Four including six-year-old killed in separate road accidents across Sri Lanka

Srilanka, Aug. 17 -- Four people, including a six-year-old child, have died in separate road accidents reported in various parts of the country over the past 24 hours. In the Kandakuliya, area of ... Read More


19-year-old arrested with stock of 'Ice' in Ahungalla

Srilanka, Aug. 17 -- A 19-year-old suspect has been arrested in possession of 'Ice' (crystal methamphetamine) during a raid conducted in the Galbokka area of the Ahungalla Police Division. Police ... Read More


Wildlife vets continue 'work-to-rule' trade union action over unresolved demands

Srilanka, Aug. 17 -- The Wildlife and Zoo Veterinary Officers' Association says the Ministry of Environment has taken steps to obtain the services of veterinary officers attached to the Ministry of De... Read More


Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island.

Srilanka, Aug. 17 -- Showers will occur at times in Sabaragamuwa province and in Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts, today (17), the Department of Meteorology stated. Several spells of showers will... Read More


12-year-old boy dies after falling from apartment building in Colombo

Srilanka, Aug. 17 -- A 12-year-old boy has died after falling from an apartment building in the Colombo 09 area. The deceased has been identified as a 12-year-old resident of Colombo 09, police sa... Read More


Unidentified body found on beach near Galle Face

Srilanka, Aug. 16 -- An unidentified body has been found on the beach near Galle Face, police stated. The identity of the deceased has not yet been established, while police said the condition of ... Read More


Navy rescues 10 people after vessel accident on Kurikadduwan-Delft route

Srilanka, Aug. 16 -- The Sri Lanka Navy has rescued 10 people after a small vessel travelling from Kurikadduwan to Delft Island met with an accident today (16). The individuals were rescued by Nav... Read More


Boat carrying eight people missing on Kurikadduwan-Delft route

Srilanka, Aug. 16 -- A boat carrying eight people has gone missing after reportedly encountering an accident while travelling from Kurikadduwan to Delft this evening (16). The boat had departed fr... Read More


Chief Prelates to be consulted further on 22nd Amendment

Srilanka, Aug. 16 -- The Chief Prelate of the Kotte Sri Kalyani Samaggri Dharma Maha Sangha Sabhawa, Most Venerable Dr. Ittapana Dhammalankara Thero says he will consult the Chief Prelates of the thre... Read More


Rs. 45 billion allocated to complete suspended hospital projects: Health Minister

Srilanka, Aug. 16 -- The government has allocated Rs. 45 billion to resume and complete hospital construction projects that were suspended midway, with the projects expected to be completed within the... Read More