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Five hospitalized after van plunges into precipice

Sri Lanka, April 2 -- Five individuals sustained serious injuries when their van veered off the road and fell approximately 70 feet in the Gerandi Ella area of Kotmale. Kotmale Police reported that th... Read More


Ranil Wickremesinghe plans to return to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, April 2 -- Former President and United National Party leader Ranil Wickremesinghe is reportedly recovering fully following a recent medical procedure. Although doctors granted permission fo... Read More


Former Minister Mahinda Wijesekera passes away

Sri Lanka, April 2 -- Mahinda Wijesekera, a former Minister and father of former Minister Kanchana Wijesekera, died today. His passing follows a prolonged period of illness. Published by HT Digital C... Read More


Tragedy strikes students traveling to Big Match

Sri Lanka, April 2 -- Two students traveling to watch the annual Big Match at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium met with a collision today (02). The incident occurred near the Pallekele Army... Read More


Kurunegala records highest temperature as heavy rain hits Kegalle

SriLanka, April 1 -- The Kurunegala district recorded a maximum temperature of 37C during the 24-hour period ending at 8:30 AM today (1). The Department of Meteorology noted that the lowest temperatu... Read More


Two fatalities in separate motorcycle incidents

SriLanka, April 1 -- Two individuals lost their lives, and three others sustained serious injuries following separate motorcycle crashes in Parasangaswewa and Kandy yesterday (31) afternoon. In the P... Read More


Police officer suspended after arriving for inquiry while intoxicated

SriLanka, April 1 -- A police constable attached to the Kataragama Police Station faces immediate suspension after arriving in an intoxicated state to provide a statement at the Southern Province Spec... Read More


Three suspects arrested with illegal drug capsules

SriLanka, April 1 -- Kotahena Police seized a stock of 63,000 medicinal drug capsules worth millions of rupees and apprehended three suspects along with a cab during a special operation at St. Lucia's... Read More


Kotmale police officers hospitalised after wasp attack

SriLanka, April 1 -- Seven officers from the Kotmale Police were targeted by a wasp attack today (01) while attempting to raid an illegal liquor distillery in a forest reserve in the Vedamulla, Rambod... Read More


Man dies in wild elephant attack in Aiththiyamalai

SriLanka, April 1 -- A man died following a wild elephant attack today (01) in the Unnichchiya area of Aiththiyamalai in the Batticaloa district. Police identify the deceased as 69-year-old Aiyadurai... Read More