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SLAF Helicopter Crashes During Training Flight in Maduru Oya

Srilanka, May 9 -- A Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Bell 212 helicopter crashed in the Maduru Oya area earlier today while on a routine training mission. The helicopter had taken off from the Hingurakgod... Read More


PBKS-DC match in Dharamsala abandoned after floodlight failure

Srilanka, May 9 -- The Punjab Kings (PBKS) vs Delhi Capitals (DC) match in IPL 2025 in Dharamsala has been called off after 10.1 overs. "The Punjab Kings v Delhi Capitals match (Match#58) in Tata IPL... Read More


Poson Preparations Begin for Sithulpawwa and Tissamaharama

Srilanka, May 9 -- A discussion on the upcoming series of religious events scheduled to be held at the Sithulpawwa and Tissamaharama Raja Maha Viharayas was held yesterday (08) at the Presidential Sec... Read More


Special Vesak Train Services Launched

Srilanka, May 9 -- The Railway Department has announced that several special train services will operate from today (May 9) to accommodate the increased passenger demand during the long weekend and th... Read More


Sri Lanka Backs Maldivian Reforestation Efforts

Srilanka, May 9 -- In a gesture of environmental collaboration, Sri Lanka has gifted 1,000 non-endemic plants to the Maldives to support an ongoing forestry project in the island nation. A symbolic h... Read More


President Congratulates Pope Leo XIV

Srilanka, May 9 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has extended his heartfelt congratulations to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on his election as the new leader of the Catholic Church. Sharing his mes... Read More


Six Military Personnel Killed in SLAF Bell 212 Crash in Maduru Oya

Srilanka, May 9 -- Latest reports confirm that six personnel have died following the crash of the Air Force Bell 212 helicopter into the Maduru Oya reservoir during an emergency landing this morning (... Read More


Special Committee Appointed to Investigate Bell 212 Helicopter Crash

Srilanka, May 9 -- A tragic Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) helicopter crash occurred this morning (May 9) in the Maduru Oya reservoir, resulting in the deaths of six military personnel. According to SLAF... Read More


Colombo Port Operations Intensify

Srilanka, May 9 -- Deputy Minister Ruwan Kodituwakku has confirmed that operations at the Colombo Port have intensified in response to the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan. He stated that ... Read More


Suspects Identified in Dan Priyasad Murder Case

Srilanka, May 9 -- Two suspects in connection with the Dan Priyasad murder case were identified during an identification parade held today (May 9) at the Colombo Magistrate's Court, presided over by C... Read More