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Three killed in SLTB bus-van collision in Warakapola

Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- A devastating traffic collision on the Colombo-Kandy main road today (7) in the Mahena area of Warakapola has resulted in the deaths of three individuals, with four others sustain... Read More


President's secretary instructs formation of special task force under Colombo municipal council to tackle flooding and emergencies

Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- The Secretary to the President has instructed that a special operational team be established under the leadership of the Colombo Municipal Council, bringing together the three arm... Read More


Government ready for next election If public demands - President Anura Dissanayake

Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- The government is ready to face the next election if the public calls for it President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said. He made this statement while addressing the National Trade U... Read More


Colombo National Hospital restores normal operations following flash flooding

Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- Operations at the Colombo National Hospital returned to normal after heavy rainfall caused flash flooding and disrupted hospital activities. Hospital staff worked to clean up the... Read More


New legislation is being drafted to abolish manpower labour system

Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- Government authorities are currently drafting new legislation aimed at abolishing the manpower labour system operating in the country, Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security a... Read More


Suspect arrested with 75 litres of Illicit liquor in Piliyandala raid

Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- A 50 year old man from Karadiyana, Piliyandala, has been arrested after police discovered 75 litres of illicit liquor, contained in 100 bottles, during a raid conducted in the are... Read More


Thailand approves recruitment of 10,000 Sri Lankan workers to address labour shortages

Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- Thailand has given the green light to recruit an initial 10,000 workers from Sri Lanka as the country looks to fill labour gaps across several industries. Thai Labour Minister Ju... Read More


Blind wild elephant receives third round of treatment for gunshot wounds

Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- A wild elephant that lost sight in both eyes after being shot received a third round of treatment for gunshot injuries in the Diyaluma area of Haldummulla. The male elephant, est... Read More


Sajith calls for withdrawal of Organised Crimes Bill

Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has called for the immediate withdrawal of the proposed Prevention of Organised Crimes Bill, warning that the extensive powers it seeks to grant... Read More


Drug relapse rate among rehabilitated individuals falls to 19.21% in 2026

Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- The relapse rate among individuals who completed drug rehabilitation programmes in Sri Lanka has declined, according to the Bureau of Rehabilitation, which reports an improvement ... Read More