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Earth mound collapse kills man in Maskeliya

Sri Lanka, May 31 -- A man died yesterday (30) afternoon after a mound of earth suddenly collapsed on him while he was removing soil near a building in the Glentilt Estate area in Maskeliya, the Polic... Read More


Man arrested with illegal liquor and beer

Sri Lanka, May 31 -- A man selling arrack and beer without a license inside a restaurant in the Polwatte area in Katunayake was arrested on Vesak Poya day, which was yesterday (30), by a team of offic... Read More


Argument ends in murder suicide

Sri Lanka, May 31 -- A woman was stabbed to death with a sharp weapon following an argument inside a house in the Nikadalupotha area, and a man committed suicide by hanging inside the same house yeste... Read More


No bus fare hike despite diesel price increase

Sri Lanka, May 31 -- Bus fares will not be increased in the future despite the government taking steps to hike diesel prices, the National Transport Commission (NTC) emphasised. The National Transpor... Read More


Special traffic plan in Nugegoda tonight due to Vesak procession

Sri Lanka, May 31 -- A special traffic plan will be in operation within the Mirihana police area from 7:00 tonight until midnight tonight due to a procession at the Siridhamma Rama Viharaya in Nugegod... Read More


Two bodies of missing children found, search continues for third

Sri Lanka, May 31 -- Two bodies of children missing after going for a swim in the Hungama, Kalametiya sea found Three boys aged 12, 17, and 18 drowned and went missing yesterday (30) while swimming o... Read More


Five state-of-the-art mammography machines provided for hospitals

Sri Lanka, May 31 -- Five state-of-the-art mammography machines to detect breast cancer early and for post-treatment services were provided to the local hospital system. The total value amounts to 76... Read More


An unidentified woman died after being hit by a train

Sri Lanka, May 31 -- The Wellawatte Police stated that a woman was hit by a train travelling from Panadura towards Colombo. Police added that the identity of the deceased woman is not yet confirmed. ... Read More


Renovated Institute of Neurology at NHSL to open tomorrow

Sri Lanka, May 31 -- The completely renovated "Institute of Neurology" at the National Hospital of Sri Lanka (NHSL), which cost 99 million rupees, is scheduled to open for the public tomorrow (01) wit... Read More


Man rescued from drowning in Panadura beach

Sri Lanka, May 31 -- A 40-year-old man who got caught in a strong current and was being swept out to sea while swimming at the Panadura beach was rescued yesterday (30) by a group of officers from the... Read More