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77-year-old woman dies in bus accident in Rathgama

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- A woman has died in an accident reported along the Galle-Colombo main road, at the Rathgama junction. The accident occurred when a bus traveling from Galle towards Hikkaduwa ra... Read More


First 'Health and Wellness Center' opens in Mapalagama

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- A health service will be established in Sri Lanka which prioritizes the well-being of the people and ensures accountability, while health professionals are committed to safeguar... Read More


Creating eco-friendly schools and environmentally responsible children a key objective - PM

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that as a government of the National People's Power, it is the national vision to build a sustainable environment that ensures the s... Read More


Two suspects arrested over Rs. 6 mln gold jewelry heist

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- Two suspects have been arrested in Kiribathgoda in connection with the investigation into the robbery of gold jewelry worth Rs. 6 million after assaulting a person in the Ganemu... Read More


Cable car accident at Na Uyana Monastery: Death toll rises to 8

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- The death toll from the cable car accident at the Na Uyana Monastery has risen to eight, after another monk who was receiving treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) succumbe... Read More


Teenage boy dies after being hit by train in Rambukkana

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- A 14-year-old boy has been killed after being hit by an express train at the Tismalpola railway station in the Rambukkana police division. The deceased has been identified as a... Read More


Madras high court cancels urgent hearing on Karur stampede tragedy

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- Madras High Court today (28) cancelled its urgent hearing, scheduled for 4.30 p.m., on a plea related to the deadly stampede at actor-turned-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vetri Ka... Read More


United Nations arms embargo, other sanctions reimposed on Iran

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- The United Nations reinstated an arms embargo and other sanctions on Iran on Saturday following a process triggered by key European powers that Tehran has warned will be met wit... Read More


12 Indian fishermen arrested for poaching off Delft Island

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- The Sri Lanka Navy has seized a fishing boat and apprehended 12 Indian fishermen for poaching in Sri Lankan waters off the Delft Island in Jaffna earlier today (28). The operat... Read More


Ex-Western PC member Amal Silva arrested by Walana Anti-Vice Squad

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- Former Western Provincial Council member Amal Silva has been arrested by the Walana Anti-Vice Squad, police stated. He has been apprehended with three luxury vehicles valued at... Read More