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Russian national dies after train collision at Kabalana level crossing

Sri Lanka, April 19 -- A 23-year-old Russian woman travelling on a motorcycle died after being struck by a special express train travelling from Beliatta to Colombo at the Kabalana railway crossing. ... Read More


Young girl dies after falling into hotel swimming pool

Sri Lanka, April 19 -- A six-year-old girl attending a New Year celebration with several families died after falling into a swimming pool at a hotel in Dampe, Piliyandala, yesterday (18) evening, Pili... Read More


Mother and daughter die in Maharagama house fire

Sri Lanka, April 19 -- A homeowner set fire to a mother and daughter living on rent in his house before dying from injuries sustained in the blaze, police state. The father of the family remains in cr... Read More


2 drown in Thambuttegama irrigation canal

Sri Lanka, April 19 -- Two individuals died yesterday (18) while bathing in an irrigation canal of the Nallachchiya Tank in Thambuttegama, police state. The deceased are Dhanushka Udayanga (29), a sc... Read More


Gunman opens fire on residence and sets vehicle ablaze

Sri Lanka, April 19 -- Police launched an investigation following a shooting at a residence in Midigama last night. A gunman targeted the house before setting fire to a motor vehicle parked on the p... Read More


Special transport services continue for commuters returning to colombo

Sri Lanka, April 19 -- Special bus and train services operate across all provinces today, April 19, to assist people returning to Colombo after the Sinhala and Tamil New Year holidays. Lanka Private ... Read More


Toddler dies following vehicle collision in Mannar

Sri Lanka, April 19 -- A one-and-a-half-year-old girl died following a road mishap in Thurkicity village on the Thalvupadu-Tarapuram road within the Mannar police division. The girl was hit by a thre... Read More


Favourable atmospheric conditions for evening thunderstorms from tomorrow

Sri Lanka, April 19 -- Atmospheric conditions will become conducive to evening thunderstorms across many parts of the island starting tomorrow, April 20. The Department of Meteorology predicts shower... Read More


Suspect arrested for aiding attempted shooting of 'podi patti'

Sri Lanka, April 18 -- A suspect who aided and abetted the attempted shooting of 'Podi Patti', the brother of an alleged organised criminal 'Loku Patti', is in custody. The Police Media Spokesperson'... Read More


Suspect remanded for brutal broomstick attack on woman

Sri Lanka, April 18 -- A suspect connected to a social media video showing a woman being brutally attacked with a broomstick is in remand custody until the 24th of this month. The Police Media Spokes... Read More