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Motorcyclist injured in NanuOya three-wheeler collision

Sri Lanka, Feb. 20 -- A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a collision involving a three-wheeler carrying two foreigners on the Hatton-Nuwara Eliya main road this morning (20), NanuOya Police repor... Read More


Fitch warns of risks in Sri Lanka's fiscal outlook despite revenue targets

Sri Lanka, Feb. 20 -- Fitch Ratings has noted that Sri Lanka's latest budget demonstrates a strong commitment to increasing fiscal revenues as a share of GDP, a move that could address a key weakness ... Read More


Tragic death of weightlifter: 270kg falls on 17-year-old Gold Medalist during training

Sri Lanka, Feb. 20 -- India: A Junior National Games gold medallist power-lifter died in Rajasthan's Bikaner district, police said on Wednesday, after a 270kg rod fell on her neck during practice. The... Read More


Veteran singer Amitha Wedisinghe passes away

Sri Lanka, Feb. 20 -- Veteran singer Amitha Wedisinghe passed away this morning (20), according to family sources. Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Hiru News.... Read More


Ganemulla Sanjeewa shot inside a courtroom, has succumbed to his injuries (Video)

Sri Lanka, Feb. 19 -- Ganemulla Sanjeewa alias Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne, an organized crime gang leader, was killed in a shooting incident this morning (19) inside the No. 5 Magistrate's Court Cham... Read More


MP Nilanthi Kottahachchi instructed to avoid media comments

Sri Lanka, Feb. 19 -- Parliamentarian Nilanthi Kottahachchi has announced that she has been instructed by her party to refrain from making statements to the media following her recent controversial re... Read More


Train accident claims life near Thambuttegama

Sri Lanka, Feb. 19 -- The Thambuttegama Police report that a man has died after being struck by a train between the Thambuttegama and Senarathgama railway stations in the early hours of today (19). T... Read More


Meteorological department warns of continued hot weather

Sri Lanka, Feb. 19 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued a warning regarding ongoing hot weather conditions affecting several areas of the island today. The Northern, North Central, North Wester... Read More


Committee to address surgery wait times in government hospitals

Sri Lanka, Feb. 19 -- Due to a significant number of patients waiting for surgeries in government hospitals, a committee will be appointed to explore measures that the President's Fund can take to min... Read More


Ganemulla Sanjeewa shot near Aluthkade court

Sri Lanka, Feb. 19 -- Alleged organized crime gang leader Ganemulla Sanjeewa was shot near the Aluthkade court today. He was scheduled to be produced before the court when the attack took place. Gan... Read More