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Two killed in expressway crash near Mirigama

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- A late-night collision between a lorry and a bowser transporting fuel claimed two lives near the Mirigama entrance of the Central Expressway, police today. The incident occurred... Read More


Rajitha Senaratne produced before Bribery Commission

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- Former Minister Rajitha Senaratne, who is currently in remand custody, was produced before the Bribery Commission today to record a statement in connection with an ongoing corrup... Read More


Pujith Jayasundara released from 2017 elevator operator case

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Pujith Jayasundara was today released from a case filed over the alleged attempted criminal intimidation and assault of a Police Headquar... Read More


One injured in Maligawatte shooting

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- One person was injured in a shooting incident in Maligawatte a short while ago. Police said two men arrived on a motorcycle and opened fire at a man at a spare part shop in Mali... Read More


Doctor dies after falling from bus in Pelmadulla

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- A 32-year-old female doctor who fell from a private bus in Pelmadulla on August 19 has died after being treated for 14 days at the Ratnapura Teaching Hospital. The deceased has ... Read More


Rising trend of HIV cases continue

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- Sri Lanka is witnessing a continued increase in HIV cases, with the latest figures showing a dramatic rise compared to previous years, latest data reveal. According to the Natio... Read More


Hospitals to receive modern infectious waste incinerators

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- The Ministry of Health has announced that state-of-the-art infectious waste incinerators will be established at 15 government hospitals across Sri Lanka under the Infectious Wast... Read More


Task Force established to boost tourism sector

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- The government has established a special Task Force dedicated to promoting Sri Lanka's tourism sector, with the aim of revitalizing the industry and generating direct income grow... Read More


CID seeks AG's advice on May 9 Galle Face attack suspects

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- The CID, which is conducting investigations into the attack on Galle Face protesters on May 9, 2022, has sought the Attorney General's advice regarding future legal action agains... Read More


Don't use ICCPR to suppress opponents: Sajith tells government

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today urged the government not to suppress opponents by using the International Convention of Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). "The ICCPR ... Read More