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Driver dies after car crashes into utility pole

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- A 31-year-old youth from the Yakwila area died following a motor vehicle mishap on the Kurunegala - Puttalam main road near Kurunegala town yesterday. Police state the victim trav... Read More


Man missing after being swept away at Katukurunda beach

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- A 55-year-old person from Katukurunda went missing after being caught in a current while bathing at the Katukurunda beach this evening. Kalutara South Police state the individual ... Read More


Suspect shot while attempting to escape police custody

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- A suspect was hospitalised with gunshot wounds after police opened fire when two individuals in custody attempted to escape. According to the police, the incident occurred today (... Read More


Teacher's body identified following discovery on Calido beach

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- A school teacher's body, which was found on the Calido beach area in Kalutara South, has been identified by her relatives, according to Kalutara South Police. The deceased's husba... Read More


Female accomplice of alleged drug dealer arrested in Moratuwa

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- A woman acting as a key associate for a large-scale drug distributor known as "Srinath" was taken into custody with a stock of Kerala cannabis, according to the Police Special Task... Read More


Protests in Hatton demanding rights for plantation community

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- A group of civil activists staged a protest in Hatton today (03) demanding safety, land rights, and equal rights for the plantation community. Organised by the Upcountry People's F... Read More


Major drug dealer arrested in Katugastota

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- A primary suspect involved in large-scale drug trafficking across Kandy and its suburbs using rented luxury vehicles was arrested in the Ranawana area of Katugastota. Police stated... Read More


Sri Lankan security personnel to join UN peacekeeping missions

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- Between 750 and 1,000 members of the Sri Lanka Police and Army gained the opportunity to join United Nations peacekeeping forces, according to Secretary to the Ministry of Defence ... Read More


Woman dies following wild elephant attack

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- A 55-year-old woman lost her life yesterday (02) following a wild elephant attack in the Puravaniadiuttu area within the Vellaveli police division. The deceased was a resident of t... Read More


Lightning strike in Habaraduwa leaves one dead

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- A young woman died and another sustained critical injuries after a powerful lightning strike hit a house in the Kokwatta area of Habaraduwa early this morning (03). Police stated t... Read More