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Wife killed, husband injured in motorbike accident

Srilanka, June 1 -- A woman was killed and her husband injured when the motorbike they were riding collided with a bus plying to Colombo from Hambantota. The couple was travelling to Kalutara from Be... Read More


Mayors, chairpersons of 164 local bodies gazetted

Srilanka, June 1 -- Names of more than 164 local bodies have been gazetted by the Commission of Elections today. This includes D.P. Shantha as the Mayor of the Dehiwala Mount Lavinia Municipal Counc... Read More


Rise in dengue, chikungunya, influenza among children: Pediatrician

Srilanka, June 1 -- There has been a noticeable rise in illnesses such as dengue, chikungunya, and influenza among children in recent weeks, Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH) Consultant Pediatrician Dr. De... Read More


Private bus fare revision postponed until August: Gemunu

Srilanka, June 1 -- The Lanka Private Bus Owners' Association (LPBOA) announced today that it has decided to postpone the annual bus fare revision, which typically takes effect in July, until August. ... Read More


Rohit stars as Mumbai knock Gujarat out of IPL

Sri Lanka, May 31 -- Rohit Sharma led Mumbai Indians' batting charge with his 81 to knock Gujarat Titans out of the Indian Premier League with a 20-run win in the eliminator on Friday. Electing to ba... Read More


IPL 2025 playoffs: RCB qualify for final; PBKS vs MI in Qualifier 2 - know schedule

Sri Lanka, May 31 -- The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season has reached its climax with just three teams left in the competition. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gujarat Titans, Punjab Kings, ... Read More


Global warming gotten in the way of salt production in Sri Lanka

Colombo, May 31 -- Unexpected rainy weather conditions, a phenomenon of global warming, have triggered concerns for salt production in Sri Lanka because at least 40-45 days with uninterrupted sunlight... Read More


31% of reported power breakdowns restored

Sri Lanka, May 31 -- The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) reports that out of the 55,940 power breakdowns recorded over the past 36 hours, 17,460 have been successfully restored marking a 31% completion... Read More


KDU Medical Faulty entry restriction will push Sri Lankan students into wilderness

Colombo, May 31 -- Restrictions applied to local students to universities other than the state-owned ones will push Sri Lankan students into the wilderness, a former Education Minister said yesterday.... Read More


SLMA urges govt. to implement tobacco ban for those born after 2010

Sri Lanka, May 31 -- Colombo, May 31 (Daily Mirror) - The Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA) in a press release said that a policy on banning tobacco consumption for those born after 2010 is present... Read More