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Boat accident at Gregory Lake leaves vessel capsized; tourists rescued

Sri Lanka, April 19 -- A boat carrying tourists has capsized in the Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya, due to the impact of a speeding jet ski earlier today (19). According to reports, all tourists who we... Read More


Indian Vice President arrives in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, April 19 -- The Vice President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan has arrived in Sri Lanka, a short while ago. The Vice President is expected to remain in the country until tomorrow (20) on an ... Read More


NTC fines 80 buses for overcharging during New Year period

Sri Lanka, April 19 -- The National Transport Commission (NTC) has taken action to fine 80 buses for overcharging passengers during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year period. According to Rohana Wattage,... Read More


Maharagama house fire likely deliberately set by owner, police say

Sri Lanka, April 19 -- Investigations have revealed that the fire that broke out yesterday (18) in the upper floor of a two-storey house on the Pamunuwa Road, Maharagama, was intentionally set by the ... Read More


Two bodies recovered after drowning incident in Nallachchiya Reservoir

Sri Lanka, April 19 -- Two bodies have been recovered inside a culvert along a canal carrying water from the left bank of the Nallachchiya Reservoir in Thambuttegama, police said. According to police... Read More


Proposed India-Sri Lanka oil pipeline link discussed during meeting between President AKD and Indian VP: Indian Foreign Secretary

Sri Lanka, April 19 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the visiting Vice President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan held discussions on the proposed project related to the energy hub in Trincomale... Read More


Iranian delegation to visit Pakistan on Tuesday for US talks

Sri Lanka, April 19 -- An Iranian delegation will arrive in Pakistan on Tuesday for talks with the US, Iranian sources familiar with the negotiations say. The sources expect the team will be the same... Read More


Indian VP to arrive in Sri Lanka today; Special traffic plan announced

Sri Lanka, April 19 -- The Vice President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka today (19) on an official visit. The Vice President is expected to remain in the country un... Read More


Shooting incident reported in residence at Midigama

Sri Lanka, April 19 -- A shooting incident has been reported in the Midigama area last night (18) at around 11.40 p.m. The shooting had targeted a residence located in the Yahuwatta, Gangoda area of ... Read More


Visiting Indian Vice President meets Tamil Leaders in Colombo

Sri Lanka, April 19 -- Visiting Vice President of India CP Radhakrishnan on Sunday met leaders of political parties in the North and East and Indian Origin Tamil parties during his visit to Sri Lanka,... Read More