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Three injured after tree falls on vehicles at Nawagamuwa Pattini Devalaya

Sri Lanka, Nov. 8 -- Three people were injured after a tree fell on three vehicles parked at the car park behind the Nawagamuwa Pattini Devalaya. The injured individuals were admitted to hospital for... Read More


Fourth and final body recovered after Deniyaya drowning incident

Sri Lanka, Nov. 8 -- The bodies of all four youths who went missing after being swept away by strong currents while bathing in the Raja Ella stream in the Bewaraliya area of Deniyaya have now been rec... Read More


Fire at boat in Galle fisheries harbour brought under control

Sri Lanka, Nov. 8 -- The fire that broke out on a boat at the Galle Fisheries Harbour this afternoon (08) was completely brought under control. The fire started on a boat parked at the harbour's boat... Read More


Nearly half of young Sri Lankans ready to leave the country, survey finds

Sri Lanka, Nov. 8 -- Nearly half of young Sri Lankans would leave the country if given the opportunity, despite most identifying strongly with the nation, according to a nationwide survey examining th... Read More


Seven schoolboys arrested for entering Yahangala reserve and harassing wild elephant released with warnings

Sri Lanka, Nov. 8 -- The Ududumbara Police Station conducted an investigation into a circulating social media video showing a student throwing stones at a wild elephant roaming the Yahangala Reserve, ... Read More


Heavy rain causes flooding in Avissawella town and bus stand area

Sri Lanka, Nov. 8 -- Heavy rainfall exceeding 110.8 millimetres was recorded in Avissawella within the 24-hour period ending today, marking the highest rainfall recorded across the island, according t... Read More


Sri Lanka eyes commercial flying taxi services within three months

Sri Lanka, Nov. 8 -- Sri Lanka hopes to launch commercial passenger drone services, commonly known as flying taxis, within the next two to three months, subject to the success of initial flight trials... Read More


Coast Guard rescues fisherman in distress off Mullaitivu coast

Sri Lanka, Nov. 8 -- The Sri Lanka Coast Guard has rescued a fisherman who ran into difficulties while fishing off the coast of Mullaitivu and safely brought him to Trincomalee for medical treatment. ... Read More


Kandy Multimodal Transport Terminal set to open before third quarter of 2027

Sri Lanka, Nov. 8 -- The Kandy Multimodal Transport Terminal is expected to open to the public before the third quarter of 2027, Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways Dr. Prasanna Gunasena has ann... Read More


Sajith calls for modern drainage system to prevent future flooding in Colombo

Sri Lanka, Nov. 8 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has blamed inadequate drainage infrastructure and poor maintenance for the recent flooding in Colombo, urging the Government to introduce a mode... Read More