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Road crash fatalities surpass 1,700 in 8 months

Sri Lanka, Aug. 22 -- 1,654 fatal road incidents have occurred across the island so far this year. Deputy Inspector General of Police of Traffic Control and Road Safety Range W.P.J. Senadheera stated... Read More


Sri Lankan caught with fake Canadian passport in Taiwan

Sri Lanka, Aug. 22 -- A Sri Lankan man on a transit flight from Singapore to Toronto, Canada, was caught using a fraudulent Canadian passport while transiting through Taiwan's Taoyuan International Ai... Read More


Final rites of veteran singer Dr Nanda Malini today

Sri Lanka, Aug. 22 -- Final rites of veteran singer Dr. Nanda Malani-who enriched Sri Lanka's cultural landscape with her iconic voice and artistry-will be performed today (22) at the Borella General ... Read More


'Bus Lalith' to be brought back to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Aug. 22 -- Alleged organised criminal and drug trafficker Lalith Kannangara, also known as 'Bus Lalith', who was arrested in Dubai, is scheduled to be brought back to the island the day aft... Read More


New initiative launched to protect shark population

Sri Lanka, Aug. 22 -- A special discussion was initiated to protect Sri Lanka's shark population under the chairmanship of the Secretary to the Ministry of Fisheries, Dr. B. K. Kolitha Kamal Jinadasa.... Read More


New Vice-Chancellor of the Kelaniya University appointed

Sri Lanka, Aug. 22 -- Professor N.D. Fernando assumed duties as the new vice-chancellor of the University of Kelaniya following an appointment by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The official appo... Read More


Sugeeshwara Bandara admitted to Prison Hospital

Sri Lanka, Aug. 22 -- Leader of the New People's Front Sugeeshwara Bandara, who is currently in remand custody, was admitted to the Prison Hospital yesterday afternoon (21) following a sudden illness.... Read More


Suspect arrested over fatal Minuwangoda shooting

Sri Lanka, Aug. 22 -- The rider of the motorcycle that carried the gunmen, a key suspect involved in a fatal shooting, was arrested by the Minuwangoda Police. Police took 11 grams and 150 milligrams ... Read More


Strong winds, rough seas expected

Sri Lanka, Aug. 22 -- The Department of Meteorology forecasts that wind speeds in the sea areas off the coast extending from Kankesanthurai to Chilaw via Mannar and from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambant... Read More


Fire at Anawilundawa reserve brought under control

Sri Lanka, Aug. 22 -- A sudden fire that broke out in the Anawilundawa - Mayiyawa Wewa Reserve in Madurankuliya has now been brought under control. The Air Force Media Unit stated that a Bell 412 hel... Read More