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Education reforms aimed at improving access, quality - PM

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- Indian High Commissioner Santhosh Jha met Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at the Prime Minister's office on Monday (11). The Prime Minister highlighted the importance of b... Read More


Thirty-four injured after bus - tipper truck collision in Minneriya

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- Thirty-four people were injured when a private bus travelling from Maduru Oya to Colombo collided with a tipper truck heading from Colombo towards Polonnaruwa near the Batukotuwa... Read More


Man nabbed with 28 gold biscuits at BIA

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- The Criminal Investigation Department(CID) yesterday arrested an individual at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while he was attempting to smuggle 28 gold biscuits we... Read More


Youth arrested for smuggling in foreign cigarettes worth Rs. 6 Mn

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- A Sri Lankan air passenger who was illegally bringing in a consignment of foreign cigarettes worth Rs. 6 million into the country was arrested by a team of officers of the Police... Read More


Drivers cautioned of heavy fog and poor visibility on Hatton roads

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- An officer of the Traffic Division of the Hatton Police said that there is a risk of various traffic accidents on the roads in the area due to the light rain, and occasional heav... Read More


Overloaded lorry topples on exit of Southern Expressway and ignites, three hospitalised

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- A lorry coming from Mirigama caught fire and was completely destroyed yesterday (11) at the Kurundugahahethepma Expressway exit on the Southern Expressway. The driver and two as... Read More


INS Rana arrives at the Port of Trincomalee

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Rana arrived at the Port of Trincomalee on a formal visit yesterday morning (August 11, 2025). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy (S... Read More


Dr Kelum Perera re-elected Sri Lions SC President

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- Dr Kelum Sujith Perera will continue to lead Sri Lions Sports Club after being elected President for the 2025/2026 term at the club's Annual General Meeting held at JAT Holdings ... Read More


NAHTTF raises alarm over human trafficking threats targeting Sri Lankans

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- The National Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (NAHTTF) issues an urgent public warning in light of alarming information on new trend wave of human trafficking activities targeti... Read More


Eight suicides reported in SL annually, primarily due to depression - Dr. Amarasinghe

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- Mental Health expert and Consultant Psychiatrist Dr. Sajeewana Amarasinge expressed concern over the state of depression among youngsters in the country and said depression is a ... Read More