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Seven hospitalised as van crashes into electricity pole

Sri Lanka, Aug. 30 -- Seven people have been hospitalised after a van veered off the road and collided with a high-voltage electricity pole on the Piliyandala-Kottawa road. The police stated that the... Read More


Showers and strong winds expected in several provinces today

Sri Lanka, Aug. 30 -- The Department of Meteorology says showers will occur at times today in the Sabaragamuwa Province as well as the Galle, Matara, Kandy, and Nuwara Eliya districts. Several spells... Read More


No special Monday train services for returning commuters, warns station masters' union

Sri Lanka, Aug. 30 -- The Station Masters' Union says there is a low probability of operating special train services on Monday (31) for people returning after travelling to their hometowns during the ... Read More


Reports of price hikes for milk powder and dairy products false, says Consumer Affairs Authority

Sri Lanka, Aug. 30 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority states that news circulating on social media claiming the prices of several goods, including milk powder, UHT milk, and yoghurt, have been increase... Read More


'Welle Saranga' arrested in Dubai

Sri Lanka, Aug. 30 -- Alleged organised crime suspect Gamage Saranga Pradeep, alias "Welle Saranga", has been arrested in Dubai. The arrest was reportedly made based on intelligence provided to the D... Read More


Dr. Sulochana Segera and student Seneesa represent SL at historic ShakthiSAT milestone

Sri Lanka, Aug. 30 -- COLOMBO, AUGUST 30: Sri Lanka has joined a historic global milestone in space education, with Dr. Sulochana Segera, Sri Lankan Ambassador for Mission ShakthiSAT, and young studen... Read More


Short eats prices up by Rs.5 following wheat flour price hike

Sri Lanka, Aug. 30 -- The President of the All-Island Restaurant and Canteen Owners' Association, Harshana Rukshan, stated that the prices of short eats will be increased by Rs.5 starting today (30), ... Read More


BASL seeks full Supreme Court bench to hear challenge against proposed 22nd Amendment

Sri Lanka, Aug. 29 -- The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has filed a motion before the Supreme Court seeking to have its challenge against the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution heard by... Read More


Container truck overturns, blocks lane on Horana-Colombo road

Sri Lanka, Aug. 29 -- Moragahahena police state that a container truck overturned near the Gonapola junction on the Horana-Colombo road around 1.00 am today (29), blocking one lane of the road. Polic... Read More


Two killed in separate attacks in Tangalle and Galle

Sri Lanka, Aug. 29 -- Tangalle police state that a 35-year-old resident of Mahagoda died after being admitted to the Tangalle hospital with serious injuries following a club attack in the Mahagoda are... Read More