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Police warn of financial scams targeting users of dating apps and social media

Sri Lanka, Oct. 25 -- Sri Lanka Police have urged the public to exercise caution when forming relationships with strangers through dating apps and social media, warning of financial scams involving fr... Read More


Sri Lanka records lowest hunger score in South Asia in 2026 index

Sri Lanka, Oct. 25 -- Sri Lanka has recorded the lowest hunger index score among South Asian countries with available data in the 2026 Global Hunger Index (GHI), reflecting a substantial improvement i... Read More


Koggala train crash injury toll rises to 10 as police arrest bus driver

Sri Lanka, Oct. 25 -- The number of school children injured in the collision between a tour bus and a train at the Koggala railway level crossing on the Galle Road rose to 10 today. Police confirm th... Read More


Six school children hospitalised following train and school bus collision at Koggala level crossing

Sri Lanka, Oct. 25 -- Six school children sustained injuries and were hospitalised after a bus carrying students collided with a train at the Koggala railway level crossing on the Galle Road. Police ... Read More


Consumer Affairs Authority detects nearly 200 violations in islandwide special raids

Sri Lanka, Oct. 25 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority launched a series of special raids across the island targeting violations of consumer protection laws, including the failure to display prices on g... Read More


Eight spill gates open at Deduru Oya Reservoir

Sri Lanka, Oct. 25 -- The Department of Irrigation has urged residents in downstream areas of the Deduru Oya Reservoir to remain alert, as eight spill gates at the reservoir are open by one foot each.... Read More


Maha Sangha temporarily suspends Viharamahadevi Park satyagraha

Sri Lanka, Oct. 25 -- A group including Buddhist monks temporarily suspended the satyagraha campaign launched at Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo demanding the release of Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnana... Read More


Two spill gates at Rajanganaya Reservoir remain open amid heavy rain

Sri Lanka, Oct. 25 -- The Department of Irrigation says two spill gates at the Rajanganaya Reservoir remain open due to the prevailing rainy conditions. A water volume of 1,380 cubic feet per second ... Read More


Relatives accuse police of assaulting 29-year-old man to death in custody

Sri Lanka, Oct. 25 -- Relatives of a young man who died after police detained him at the Homagama Police Station accuse police officers of assaulting him while he was in custody. The relatives claim ... Read More


Railways Department suspends all train services between Rambukkana, Peradeniya and Gampola until further notice

Sri Lanka, Oct. 25 -- Sri Lanka Railways Department suspended all train services operating between Rambukkana, Peradeniya, and Gampola until further notice due to adverse weather conditions and active... Read More