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Five injured and admitted to hospital following lorry-van collision in Ratnapura

Sri Lanka, Dec. 31 -- At least five individuals have been injured and admitted to the Ratnapura Teaching Hospital following a head-on collision between a lorry and a van at the Thiriwanaketiya Junctio... Read More


Matugama PS Chairman surrenders to police

Sri Lanka, Dec. 31 -- The Chairman of the Matugama Pradeshiya Sabha, who is accused of assaulting the Secretary of the council, has surrendered to police. According to reports, the incident occurred ... Read More


Nearly 3,000 children under probation care lack birth certificates

Sri Lanka, Dec. 31 -- Nearly 3,000 children under the age of 16, who have been placed in probation and child care centres based on court orders, do not possess birth certificates, the Ministry of Wome... Read More


Individual who contested the last General Election dies in accident

Sri Lanka, Dec. 31 -- An individual who contested the last General Election from the Ratnapura District under the National People's Power (NPP) ticket has been killed in a head-on collision involving ... Read More


Galle MC meeting adjourned following heated opposition protests

Sri Lanka, Dec. 30 -- A tense situation has unfolded today (30) during a special general meeting of the Galle Municipal Council. The session became heated shortly after the Mayor commenced proceeding... Read More


Ex-SJB councillor arrested for assaulting former NPP candidate in Dodangoda

Sri Lanka, Dec. 30 -- A former Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Pradeshiya Sabha member has been arrested by the Dodangoda Police for allegedly assaulting a former National People's Power (NPP) Local Gove... Read More


Minister reveals reasons for increase in illegal gemstone exports in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 30 -- Minister of Industry, Sunil Handunnetti, stated that there has been a noticeable increase in the illegal export of gemstones from Sri Lanka. The Minister made these remarks whil... Read More


16-year-old girl injured in shooting in Kohuwala

Sri Lanka, Dec. 30 -- A 16-year-old girl has been injured and hospitalized following a shooting incident at Bodhiyawatte in Kohuwala, police said. It is reported that an unidentified gunman had opene... Read More


IMF delegation to visit Sri Lanka in first half of next year

Sri Lanka, Dec. 30 -- A delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka during the first half of next year. The visit aims to discuss the fifth review of the Ext... Read More


Sri Lanka's Parliament passed 26 bills in 2025

Sri Lanka, Dec. 30 -- The Department of Communication of Parliament stated that the Parliament of Sri Lanka has passed a total of 26 Government Bills during the one-year period from 01 January 2025 to... Read More