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COVID-19 situation under control despite rise in respiratory illnesses

Sri Lanka, June 13 -- Health authorities have confirmed that the COVID-19 situation in the country remains under control despite a noticeable increase in respiratory illnesses being reported in recent... Read More


Former Army Commander General Hamilton Wanasinghe passes away

Sri Lanka, June 13 -- Former Sri Lanka Army Commander General Hamilton Wanasinghe has passed away at the age of 91, family sources confirmed today. A highly respected military leader, General Wanasin... Read More


Air India AI-171 crash one of the rarest in aviation history - Aviation experts

Sri Lanka, June 13 -- The Air India flight crash which claimed over 250 lives in Ahmedabad yesterday is one of the rarest in aviation history as initial investigations revealed that the crash may have... Read More


Govt has forgotten pledge for justice over Easter attacks: Cardinal

Sri Lanka, June 13 -- The present government has seemingly forgotten its pledge to establish a special prosecution office to bring those responsible for the Easter Sunday bomb attacks to justice, Arch... Read More


Family's 'one-way journey' to London ends in tragedy; Sri Lanka trip remembered in grief

Sri Lanka, June 13 -- In yet another soul-crushing story that left many heartbroken after the London-bound Air India flight crashed with 242 lives onboard, a 'one-way journey' of a beautiful family of... Read More


Generator at Norochcholai to be shut for maintenance

Sri Lanka, June 13 -- The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) said the third generator at the Norochcholai coal power plant will be shut down for maintenance from midnight today (June 13). Repairs are exp... Read More


SriLankan Airlines adjusts European flight routes amid Middle East tensions

Sri Lanka, June 13 -- The SriLankan Airlines said today it has been compelled to make changes to its European routes, including London due to escalating tensions in the Middle East to avoid the confli... Read More


Committee recommends legal action against RDA over fatal Garandiella bus crash

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- The committee appointed to investigate into the fatal road accident in the Garandiella area has recommended filing legal action against the Road Development Authority (RDA) over ... Read More


Two people die after infection with New COVID-19 variant

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- Two people diagnosed with the new COVID-19 variant have reportedly died, Chief Professor of Medicine at the Northwestern Medical Faculty, Professor Dushantha Medagedara, said yes... Read More


Social media helps control animal cruelty, says AWC official

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- Sharing videos of animal abuse on social media has made people more aware and careful about how they treat animals, an official from the Animal Welfare Coalition (AWC) said. Cha... Read More