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3 injured as train hits vehicle at Payagala; Coastal line trains delayed

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- A Coastal Line train has collided with a cab at a railway crossing in Payagala, injuring three individuals. The incident has also caused delays in train services along the Coast... Read More


29-year-old arrested with over 250g of heroin in Anuradhapura

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- An individual has been arrested in Anuradhapura for possession of 255 grams of the narcotic substance heroin. The arrest was made during a raid carried out based on a tip-off re... Read More


Double cab overturns near Monaragala town; Damages main water pipeline

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- A double cab has reportedly veered off the road and toppled down from a bridge along the Monaragala-Pottuvil main road, near Monaragala town. No casualties or injuries have been... Read More


Sangakkara critical of Sri Lankan batters' approach after defeat to England

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- Failure to read the game situation and the Pallekelle pitch resulted in Sri Lanka losing to England by 51 runs in the Super Eight round fixture of the 2026 T20 World Cup in Kandy... Read More


More details revealed on gunman arrested over Akuregoda double murder

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- More details have been revealed by the police regarding the gunman arrested yesterday (21) in connection with the double homicide in Akuregoda, Thalangama. According to police i... Read More


25-year-old woman arrested with 'Ice' in Mount Lavinia

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- A 25-year-old woman has been arrested for possession of 110 grams of Crystal methamphetamine (commonly known as "Ice") during a raid carried out in the William Place area of Moun... Read More


US ambassador's Israel comments condemned by Arab and Muslim nations

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- Arab and Muslim governments have condemned remarks made by the US Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, who suggested Israel would be justified in taking over a vast stretch of th... Read More


21-year-old killed in road accident in Colombo-Kandy road

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- A 21-year-old youth has died following a road accident in the Weweldeniya area along the Colombo-Kandy main road. The accident had occurred when a motorcycle traveling from Kand... Read More


Minor flood warning issued for several low-lying areas of Mahaweli River Basin

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- The Irrigation Department has issued a potential minor flood warning valid for the next 24 hours for several low-lying areas along the Mahaweli River Basin due to rainfall receiv... Read More


Circular issued to ensure pension entitlements for officers appointed to public service after Jan. 2016

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- Steps have been taken by the Ministry of Public Administration to amend letters of appointment regarding pension entitlements for officers appointed to the public service on or a... Read More