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Fisherman dies after boats collide in Mannar sea

Sri Lanka, April 15 -- A fisherman drowned after two fishing vessels collided and capsized in the Vangalapadu sea in Mannar. Police stated that the incident occurred early this morning (15) while the... Read More


Suspect arrested with smuggled turmeric and cashews

Sri Lanka, April 15 -- A man was taken into custody along with a lorry while transporting a stock of turmeric and cashews worth lakhs of rupees, which were illegally brought into the country by sea, K... Read More


Woman stabbed to death following dispute

Sri Lanka, April 15 -- A 32-year-old woman died yesterday (14) evening after being attacked with a sharp weapon in the Netolagama area, Wellawaya Police say. Police officers acted immediately upon re... Read More


Record SLTB revenue during festive season

Sri Lanka, April 14 -- A record revenue exceeding Rs. 600 million was collected by the Sri Lanka Transport Board from the 9th until yesterday (13). SLTB Chairman Sajeewa Kanagaratne informed Hiru New... Read More


Private bus operations to see temporary reduction across the island

Sri Lanka, April 14 -- A shortage of private bus operations may occur this afternoon (14) across the country, according to the Lanka Private Bus Owners' Association. Efforts are underway to operate a... Read More


Sri Lanka hockey team returns after securing Asian Games qualification

Sri Lanka, April 14 -- The Sri Lanka hockey team arrived back in the country after winning the runner-up position at the Asian Games qualifying hockey tournament held in Bangkok, Thailand. The Sri La... Read More


Expressway revenue exceeds 196 million rupees

Sri Lanka, April 14 -- The Road Development Authority (RDA) earned a total revenue of Rs. 196,119,425 from vehicular traffic on expressways over the past four days. According to the RDA, 520,403 vehic... Read More


Illicit underground distillery raided

Sri Lanka, April 14 -- Officers from the Chilaw Division Anti-Narcotics Unit raided an illegal underground liquor distillery operating in the Katukenda area of Dankotuwa. During the operation, authori... Read More


Local drug distributor arrested with narcotics worth over 7 million rupees

Sri Lanka, April 14 -- Police arrested "Marawila Akila," the primary local distributor for a drug syndicate operated by "Hytop Thushara," a chief associate of the notorious underworld figure "Konda Ra... Read More


Significant rainfall recorded in catchment areas

Sri Lanka, April 14 -- Hydroelectric power plant regions received notable rainfall during the 24 hours ending at 8:30 AM today. The Department of Meteorology reported that Maussakelle recorded 42 mm, ... Read More