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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


Upcountry line back on track after overnight repairs

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- Train services on the Upcountry Line, which were disrupted on Tuesday due to the sudden appearance of a sinkhole between Peradeniya and Kandy, have been fully restored following ... Read More


Prisons spokesperson resigns

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- Prisons Commissioner Gamini B. Dissanayake has tendered his resignation letter to Acting Prisons Commissioner Nishan Dhanasinghe, stepping down from his role as media spokesperso... Read More


At least 133 killed in Air India flight crash

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- At least 133 people were killed after an Air India flight crashed near the Ahmedabad airport on Thursday. The incident took place when the Air India flight, carrying 232 passenge... Read More


Results of animal census announced

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- The Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation Ministry has released the findings of the recently conducted national animal census. According to the report, the country is home... Read More