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Ella-Wellawaya road one lane blocked due to earthslips and rock slides - DMC

Sri Lanka, April 2 -- A lane of the Ella-Wellawaya road in the Karadagolla area has been blocked due to earthslips and rock slides, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) reported. Authorities have urg... Read More


UN urges urgent aid for Myanmar as earthquake toll nears 3,000

Sri Lanka, April 2 -- United Nations officials have called for immediate international assistance for Myanmar following a devastating earthquake that has left 2,719 dead and is expected to surpass 3,0... Read More


Police officers assaulted in Nilaveli traffic incident; suspects to be arrested (Video)

Sri Lanka, April 2 -- A video circulating on social media shows a group of individuals obstructing and assaulting two police officers on duty in Nilaveli. Police Media Spokesperson SSP Buddhika Manatu... Read More


Punjab Kings thrash Lucknow Super Giants by eight wickets

Sri Lanka, April 2 -- Punjab Kings 177 for 2 (Prabhsimran 69, Iyer 52*, Rathi 2-30) beat Lucknow Super Giants 171 for 7 (Pooran 44, Badoni 41, Arshdeep 3-43) by eight wickets Punjab Kings (PBKS) secu... Read More


One injured as police open fire in Minuwangoda

Sri Lanka, April 2 -- A person was injured when police opened fire on two individuals who attempted to snatch a revolver from an officer on patrol in Uggalboda, Kehelbaddara, Minuwangoda. The suspect... Read More


Price of milk tea to increase by Rs. 10 per cup

Sri Lanka, April 1 -- The price of a cup of milk tea will be increased by Rs. 10 with effect from midnight (31), according to the All Island Canteen Owners' Association. Published by HT Digital Conte... Read More


Shammi Silva re-elected as Sri Lanka Cricket president for fourth term

Sri Lanka, April 1 -- Shammi Silva has been elected president of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) for a fourth consecutive term and will serve from 2025 to 2027. This marks the third time he has secured the po... Read More


Train operations back to normal after technical fault

Sri Lanka, April 1 -- The main railway line has been restored to normal after a train suffered a technical fault in the Walpola area this morning (01). The train, traveling from Polgahawela to Colomb... Read More


Teen girl drowns at Nayaru beach during picnic

Sri Lanka, April 1 -- A 19-year-old girl drowned while bathing at Nayaru beach in Kokilai this afternoon (31), police said. The victim was a resident of Pudukudi Iruppu. The incident occurred when a ... Read More


Firearm found in vehicle after accident in Ambatale

Sri Lanka, April 1 -- A 9mm firearm and 11 rounds of ammunition were discovered inside a motor vehicle that collided with a three-wheeler traveling from Mulleriyawa to Ambatale. Following the inciden... Read More