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Catastrophe during RCB victory parade; 11 dead, more than 25 seriously injured in stampede

Sri Lanka, June 4 -- The high elan over Royal challengers Bengaluru's maiden IPL quest turned into grief after 11 people died in a stampede during a victory parade in Bengaluru. More than 25 are feare... Read More


Initiative launched to appoint coastal caretakers in areas adjoining tourist hotels

Sri Lanka, June 4 -- A special initiative to appoint individuals as caretakers of coastal areas adjoining tourist hotels was launched this morning at the premises of the Habaraduwa Divisional Secretar... Read More


Man falls to death from five-storey building in Wellawatte

Sri Lanka, June 4 -- A man died after falling from a five-storey building in Ramakrishna Place, Wellawatte, the Wellawatte Police said. The deceased has been identified as Rasaiah Thavarasa, a 59-yea... Read More


Land next to JVP headquarters purchased by former Minister under his driver's name: Handunetti

Sri Lanka, June 4 -- The land adjoining the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) headquarters in Pelawatte belongs to a former Minister who had purchased it under his driver's name, Minister Sunil Handunet... Read More


Six subcommittees appointed to address key issues in education sector

Sri Lanka, June 4 -- In response to concerns raised regarding the education sector at the recent Parliamentary Advisory Committee meeting, Prime Minister and Education Minister Harini Amarasuriya anno... Read More


SriLankan Airlines' new Airbus A330-200 lands after low-altitude flyover

Sri Lanka, June 4 -- SriLankan Airlines' newly added Airbus A330-200 landed at the Bandaranaike International Airport a short while ago, following its arrival from Paris. Prior to landing, the aircra... Read More


KDU to be converted into an international defence university

Sri Lanka, June 4 -- The Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) is to be converted into an international defence university, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya told Parliament today. Responding to a que... Read More


Power and Energy Ministry contradicts itself over CEB Chairman

Sri Lanka, June 4 -- The Power and Energy Ministry has contradicted itself regarding the resignation of CEB Chairman Dr. Tilak Siyambalapitiya, weeks after strongly denying it. Daily Mirror reported ... Read More


Kamindu Mendis wins Catch of the Season in IPL 2025

Sri Lanka, June 4 -- Kamindu Mendis won the Catch of the Season award in IPL 2025 for a spectacular diving effort against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Chennai. Mendis flew full stretch like a goalke... Read More


Dayasiri, Gammanpila will be summoned by CID soon: Minister

Sri Lanka, June 4 -- MP Dayasiri Jayasekara and former Minister Udaya Gammanpila will be summoned by the CID soon for spreading false information, Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara told Parliam... Read More