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DSWD to advance resilience, empowerment of families at ASEAN-ASCC

Manila, Feb. 28 -- Strengthening of families as a foundation of a resilient regional community will take center stage in the Department of Social Welfare and Development's (DSWD) chairship of the 2026... Read More


Elderly woman dies after falling into canal

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- A 74-year-old resident of Kaikawala, Rattota, passed away yesterday (27) after falling into a canal near her home. Local authorities initiated an investigation immediately after... Read More


Sword attack in Payagala leaves one seriously injured

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- A dispute between two friends escalated into a violent confrontation in Akkaramale, Payagala, resulting in one individual being hospitalised with severe injuries. Payagala Polic... Read More


New Badagiriya Colony Sub Post Office opened

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- Health and Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa inaugurated the newly constructed Badagiriya Colony Sub Post Office yesterday (27) afternoon, replacing a long-dilapidated structu... Read More


Search operation launched for two youth missing in Lunugamwehera Reservoir

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- Two young men disappeared after falling into the water while fishing from a boat in the Lunugamwehera Reservoir today (28). Other fishermen at the scene witnessed the pair fall ... Read More


Couple hospitalised after motorcycle falls from bridge in Minneriya

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- A husband and wife sustained serious injuries after their motorcycle plummeted off a bridge in the Dasayahamara area on the Polonnaruwa-Colombo main road. The incident occurred ... Read More


Middle-East airspace closures lead to rerouting and delays for SriLankan Airlines

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- Due to Middle East airspace closures, Sri Lankan Airlines flights to the UK, Europe, and other northern destinations are being rerouted via Saudi Arabian airspace and may experie... Read More


Water supply dispute leads to fatality and multiple injuries in Hatton

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- A 39-year-old father of three died following a violent clash between two families in the Matukele colony of Ruwanpura, Hatton. Five other individuals who sustained injuries duri... Read More


Four suspects detained over drug bust worth billions

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- The Balapitiya Acting Magistrate granted permission to the Ahungalla Police today (28) to detain and interrogate four suspects, including a woman, until March 5. The group was p... Read More


Police arrest youth with live grenade and narcotics

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- A 28-year-old resident of Suriyagama was taken into custody today (28) following a raid based on private information received by the Kuttigala OIC. During the search of the susp... Read More