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Turkish tourist critically injured in train fall

Sri Lanka, July 19 -- A 23-year-old Turkish female tourist, travelling on the footboard of the 'Podi Menike' train, fell from the train and sustained critical injuries. The young woman, who boarded t... Read More


Egg prices increased from tomorrow

Sri Lanka, July 19 -- Egg prices will be increased from tomorrow (20), the All Island Egg Producers' Association stated. Accordingly, a white egg will be increased up to 41 rupees and a red egg up to... Read More


Former UNP municipal councillor remanded for defrauding Rs.160 mn

Sri Lanka, July 19 -- A former United National Party municipal councillor from Horana, arrested by the Police for allegedly defrauding six textile businessmen in Pettah of nearly 160 million rupees, w... Read More


Dehiwela shooting injures 'Nisala Sevana' cemetery security guard

Sri Lanka, July 19 -- Two individuals who arrived on a motorcycle, shot the security guard at the 'Nisala Sevana' cemetery in Dehiwela and have fled, the Police Media Division stated. The individual ... Read More


New clinical guidelines introduced to manage dengue in universities

Sri Lanka, July 19 -- A clinical management and standard guideline on monitoring and preventing dengue disease introduced for all universities in the country. The Ministry of Education stated that th... Read More


Online help to devotees visiting Kataragama in locating parking spaces

Sri Lanka, July 19 -- A special online platform is set up to locate parking facilities within the Kataragama town during the Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya Esala Perahera period from 15 to 30 July. ... Read More


Sri Lankan-born mother on the run abducting sons from American ex-husband

Sri Lanka, July 19 -- A British tea heiress who abducted her two sons from their American father has been on the run in the UK for more than three months. Nishika Samaratunga, 34, a scion to a Sri La... Read More


Police shooting during drug raid leaves one injured

Sri Lanka, July 19 -- A suspect sustained injuries during a shooting carried out by police officers conducting a drug raid. The shooting occurred during a raid in the Bokundara Weerasinghe Mawatha ar... Read More


70% of dengue deaths are women

Sri Lanka, July 19 -- Approximately 70 percent of the currently reported dengue fatalities are women, noted Acting Director of the National Dengue Control Unit, Dr. Kapila Kannangara. Women must rema... Read More


Hiru mega blast anniversary concert concludes with massive audience response

Sri Lanka, July 19 -- The number one channel in the country, Hiru, gifted a massive entertainment experience of international-level outdoor performing arts, the Hiru Mega Blast, to thousands of specta... Read More