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TODDLER DIES IN TRAGIC TIPPER TRUCK ACCIDENT IN KILINOCHCHI

Sri Lanka, April 19 -- A one-and-a-half-year-old girl tragically died yesterday (April 18) after being run over by a tipper truck in the Ambalkulam area within the Kilinochchi police division, accordi... Read More


FATHER DIES AFTER ALLEGED ASSAULT BY SON IN GRANDPASS

Sri Lanka, April 19 -- A 54-year-old resident of Avissawella Road, Orugodawatta died after being hospitalised following an assault in the Grandpass area last night (April 18), according to Grandpass P... Read More


TRUMP THREATENS TO ABANDON RUSSIA-UKRAINE TALKS IF IMPASSE CONTINUES

Sri Lanka, April 19 -- U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that the United States will "take a pass" on further brokering peace talks between Russia and Ukraine if either Moscow or Kyiv obstructs e... Read More


TRIO NABBED AT BIA WITH OVER 5KG OF KUSH

Sri Lanka, April 19 -- Three women have been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport after authorities discovered over 5.2 kilograms of Kush in their possession. The suspects, aged 25, 48,... Read More


SACRED TOOTH RELIC EXPOSITION OPENS TO THE PUBLIC IN KANDY FOR A SECOND DAY

Sri Lanka, April 19 -- The second day of the highly anticipated "Siri Dalada Wandana," a special public exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic, commences today at the revered Temple of the Tooth Relic i... Read More


UN URGES TRUMP TO EXEMPT VULNERABLE NATIONS FROM "RECIPROCAL" TARIFFS

Sri Lanka, April 19 -- The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) is calling on the Trump administration to exempt the world's poorest and smallest nations from "reciprocal" tarif... Read More


PUTIN DECLARES EASTER CEASEFIRE IN UKRAINE

Sri Lanka, April 19 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared a unilateral 'Easter ceasefire' in the war with Ukraine.According to a statement issued by the Kremlin, the ceasefire will be effet... Read More


SRI LANKA RUGBY TEAM SECURES TOP-TIER SPOT IN 2025 ASIA RUGBY MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP

Sri Lanka, April 19 -- Sri Lanka secured a coveted top-tier position in the 2025 Asia Rugby Men's Championship, triumphing over Malaysia with a resounding 59-19 victory in a thrilling playoff match he... Read More


CENTRAL BANK TO AUCTION RS.115 BILLION IN TREASURY BILLS

Sri Lanka, April 19 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has announced that it will offer Treasury bills worth one hundred and fifteen billion rupees (Rs.115 billion) through an auction scheduled for Wedn... Read More


SRI LANKA SHINES AT ASIAN U18 ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS IN SAUDI ARABIA

Sri Lanka, April 19 -- Sri Lanka's young athletes delivered a stellar performance at the 6th Asian U18 Athletics Championships 2025, clinching a gold, a silver, and three bronze medals in a memorable ... Read More