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Youth dies after fall from luxury hotel near Galle Face

Sri Lanka, March 31 -- A young man has died after falling from an upper floor of a luxury hotel near Galle Face, police said. The circumstances surrounding the incident are still unclear, and investi... Read More


Amber heat advisory issued for several provinces

Sri Lanka, March 30 -- The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre has issued a warm weather advisory at 4:00 p.m. today (30), valid for March 31, 2025. The advisory covers the Northern, North-Central, ... Read More


Van overturns into Udawalawe reservoir, three injured (Vieo)

Sri Lanka, March 30 -- A van overturned into the Udawalawe reservoir today (30), leaving three passengers seriously injured, police said. The injured were admitted to the Udawalawe District Hospital ... Read More


Woman with 47 warrants arrested for large-scale fraud

Sri Lanka, March 30 -- A 53-year-old woman with 47 arrest warrants issued by 13 courts has been taken into custody, police said. The woman, who had been living a luxurious life by defrauding people o... Read More


Last rites of Pasindu Tharuka held under heavy security (Video)

Sri Lanka, March 30 -- The last rites of Pasindu Tharuka, who was shot dead in front of the Devundara Sri Vishnu Temple, were performed today (30) at the Devinuwara General Cemetery amidst the grief o... Read More


Egg traders warn of price hike if government fails to act

Sri Lanka, March 30 -- The All Ceylon Egg Traders Association has warned that egg prices could rise to Rs. 50 again if the government does not intervene to stabilize the rapidly falling prices. Assoc... Read More


Myanmar quake death toll hits 1,700

Sri Lanka, March 30 -- The toll from Myanmar's earthquake continued to rise on Sunday, as foreign rescue teams and aid rushed into the impoverished country, where hospitals were overwhelmed and some c... Read More


President vows to expose Easter attack perpetrators before April 21

Sri Lanka, March 30 -- Speaking at a public rally, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the government is making efforts to reveal information about those responsible for the Easter Sunday a... Read More


Strong earthquake causes destruction in Bangkok and Myanmar

Sri Lanka, March 28 -- A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar, with its epicenter located 16 km northwest of Sagaing at a depth of 10 km, according to the United States Geological ... Read More


Coastal line train delays due to signal fault

Sri Lanka, March 28 -- Train services on the coastal line have been delayed following a signal fault at the North-Kalutara railway station, the Railway Department said. Morning office trains are expec... Read More