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Woman crushed in tanker collision

Sri Lanka, Feb. 4 -- A 20-year-old woman lost her life near the 7th Mile Post in Epitawala following a collision between a three-wheeler and a fuel tanker. Kiriella Police report that the incident oc... Read More


Kiribathgoda heroin bust uncovers international links

Sri Lanka, Feb. 4 -- A suspect arrested with heroin valued at over Rs. 400 million in the Hospital Road area of Kiribathgoda maintains direct links to an international narcotics network. Police ident... Read More


76 year old woman's death ruled a murder

Sri Lanka, Feb. 4 -- The death of a 76-year-old woman found inside a line room in Thiriwanaketiya Estate resulted from severe injuries to her skull and brain, according to the Judicial Medical Officer... Read More


Hambantota garnet theft plan exposed

Sri Lanka, Feb. 4 -- A private company is allegedly planning to plunder valuable garnet minerals located in the coastal zone near the Mirijjawila boat yard in Hambantota. Environmentalists claim the ... Read More


Sacred Devnimori Relics arrive in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Feb. 4 -- The historic Devnimori Sacred Sarvagna Relics from India arrived in the country a short while ago for a week-long exposition. Devotees can pay their respects at the Hunupitiya Ga... Read More


Severe lightning warning issued

Sri Lanka, Feb. 4 -- Thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are expected in parts of the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces, as well as the Galle and Matara districts, after 2:00 PM today (4).... Read More


ITAK appoints Shanakiyan Rasamanickam as group leader

Sri Lanka, Feb. 4 -- Batticaloa District Member of Parliament Shanakiyan Rasamanickam assumed the role of parliamentary group leader for the Illankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK). This appointment foll... Read More


Foreign creator defrauded in Colombo

Sri Lanka, Feb. 4 -- A foreign digital creator named Balnur reports being scammed out of 15,000 rupees in Colombo on her very first day in Sri Lanka. She shared her experience through a video posted o... Read More


Applications open for graduate teacher recruitment exam

Sri Lanka, Feb. 4 -- Graduate applicants are invited to apply for the competitive examination to join the Sri Lanka Teachers' Service, filling vacancies in Sinhala, Tamil, and English mediums across n... Read More


Skipper and fisherman arrested for drug trafficking

Sri Lanka, Feb. 4 -- Two individuals, including a multi-day fishing trawler skipper and a fisherman from Kudawella, were taken into custody by Tangalle Divisional Crime Investigation Unit officers las... Read More