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Attempted shooting at Kollupitiya nightclub foiled?

Sri Lanka, July 20 -- An attempted shooting at a nightclub in Kollupitiya was reportedly thwarted last night (19) when two individuals, arriving on a motorcycle, failed to execute their plan. The int... Read More


Ukraine seeks new round of talks with Russia

Sri Lanka, July 20 -- Ukraine has proposed a new round of peace talks with Russia, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said, in a move aimed at restarting negotiations that halted last month. Senior sec... Read More


Dr. Nadeesha Chandrasena who won the 2025 WIPO Global Award returns to the island

Sri Lanka, July 20 -- Sri Lankan engineer Dr. Nadeesha Chandrasena who won a 2025 WIPO Global Award in the environment category for her innovative stormwater management solution, the 'Smart Drain', re... Read More


Three including two infants die in tragic accident in Narammala

Sri Lanka, July 20 -- A driver and two infants have died in an accident when a car, which the driver had lost control of, veered to the right side of the road and collided with a bus plying from the o... Read More


Japan holds Upper House elections in key test for Prime Minister Ishiba

Sri Lanka, July 20 -- Voting began on Sunday morning for an election for Japan's House of Councillors, the upper chamber of parliament, a poll that could affect the fate of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishi... Read More


Man hacked to death in Hekitta

Sri Lanka, July 20 -- An individual has been hacked to death with sharp weapons in Hekitta, Wattala last night (19), police stated. Police stated that the murder took place inside the victim's two-st... Read More


Meemure accident death toll increases to four

Sri Lanka, July 20 -- The number of individuals died in yesterday's Meemure accident has increased to four, police said. A total of three persons, including two women died after a van veered off the ... Read More


Eight hospitalized after suddenly collapsing at beauty salon in Kandy

Sri Lanka, July 20 -- A group of individuals inside a beauty salon in a multi-story building on Peradeniya Road in Kandy has been hospitalized after suddenly fainting and collapsing on the floor. The... Read More


34 dead after tourist boat capsizes in Vietnam

Sri Lanka, July 20 -- At least 34 people have died and several are still missing after a tourist boat capsized in Vietnam during bad weather. The incident took place in Ha Long Bay, a popular tourist... Read More


Heavy showers above 75 mm expected in some areas today

Sri Lanka, July 20 -- Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and in the Galle and Matara districts today (20), the Department of Meteorology said. Fairly heavy... Read More