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Drivers in fatal Thoraya bus accident granted bail, license suspended

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- The two bus drivers involved in the fatal accident in Thoraya, Kurunegala, which claimed four lives and injured 24 others, have been granted bail by Kurunegala Additional Magistr... Read More


Ganemulla Sanjeewa murder: investigations to locate discarded suitcase

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- The Colombo Crimes Division informed the court today that three more suspects arrested in connection with the Ganemulla Sanjeewa murder will be detained in police custody for 48 ... Read More


Germany's Christian Democratic Union, wins the national elections

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- Friedrich Merz, set to become Germany's next chancellor after his opposition conservatives won Sunday's national election, has pledged to work towards making Europe "truly indepe... Read More


Higher Education for children with Special Needs to be prioritized - PM

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasized that special attention will be given to the higher education of children with special needs under the supervision of the Ministry... Read More


Suspect arrested with stolen soap stock worth Rs. 15 million

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- A 48-year-old suspect has been arrested by the Kiribathgoda Police for concealing a stock of soap worth nearly Rs. 15 million, stolen from various commercial establishments, in a... Read More


Cardinal Matteo Zuppi leads prayer for ailing Pope Francis

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, Archbishop of Bologna, led a prayer on February 23, 2025 for Pope Francis who remains in a critical condition for a second day running has shown an "initia... Read More


Mahaweli Authority expands dairy farming in Mahaweli colonies

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- The Sri Lanka Mahaweli Authority has initiated a program to expand dairy farming in the Mahaweli colonies to meet the country's liquid milk demand in a short period, aligning wit... Read More


Shooter's girlfriend released after questioning in Ganemulla Sanjeewa murder case

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- The girlfriend of the shooter arrested in connection with the Ganemulla Sanjeewa murder has been released after giving her statement. However, the other person arrested with her ... Read More


Fire destroys five acres in Castlereagh Reserve

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- A fire that erupted in the Castlereagh Reserve near the Castlereagh Reservoir today (23) has destroyed approximately five acres of land. Security officers suspect that the fire,... Read More


Heatwave conditions to persist in several provinces

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- The Department of Meteorology has warned that high temperatures requiring caution will continue in several provinces tomorrow. The affected areas include the Northern, North Cen... Read More