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Driver bailed after crash injures two children

Sri Lanka, Jan. 17 -- Horana Chief Magistrate Chandana Kalansuriya ordered the release of a three-wheeler driver on a personal bail of Rs. 500,000 yesterday (17). The court also directed the suspect ... Read More


Tense standoff between police and SLPP members

Sri Lanka, Jan. 17 -- A heated confrontation broke out between police and Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) members last night during preparations for an event in Thambutthegama. The clash occurred ... Read More


Frost covers Nuwara Eliya as temperatures drop

Sri Lanka, Jan. 17 -- Ground frost, locally known as 'Mal Thuhina', was observed in several areas of Nuwara Eliya early this morning (17). While frost typically occurs in December, the phenomenon app... Read More


Will Eric Meyer be the next US Ambassador?

Sri Lanka, Jan. 17 -- Senior diplomat Eric Meyer is set to become the next United States Ambassador to Sri Lanka following a nomination by President Donald Trump. Foreign reports indicate that the ap... Read More


Week-long relic exhibition starts February

Sri Lanka, Jan. 17 -- A week-long exposition of sacred relics arriving from Gujarat, India, will commence at the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple on February 4, coinciding with National Independence Day.... Read More


Two hospitalised following collision

Sri Lanka, Jan. 17 -- The driver and a passenger of a van sustained serious injuries and were admitted to the Dickoya Base Hospital following a collision today(17). Hatton Police reported that the in... Read More


Failed robbery attempt on woman riding scooter

Sri Lanka, Jan. 17 -- Two individuals on a motorcycle attempted to snatch a gold chain from a woman traveling on a scooter in the Batugedara area today (17). Ratnapura Police noted the encounter took... Read More


Airport passenger arrested with illegal cigarettes

Sri Lanka, Jan. 17 -- A traveller was arrested at Katunayake Airport for attempting to smuggle illegal foreign cigarettes and e-cigarettes valued at Rs. 6,885,000. The Customs Department noted that o... Read More


Sri Lanka tourism opens 2026 strongly with 131,898 arrivals in early January

Sri Lanka, Jan. 16 -- Sri Lanka's tourism sector began 2026 on a strong note, with the first half of January recording 131,898 tourist arrivals, signaling a positive start to the year. It was also en... Read More


Two youths drowned while bathing in sea

Sri Lanka, Jan. 16 -- Two young men died after four individuals encountered difficulties while bathing in the Pesalai sea area in Mannar. Police Media Division reports indicate the group consisted of ... Read More