General Man dies in road accident in Melsiripura
A man has lost his life in a road accident in Nabeta, Melsiripura. According to police, the crash occurred when a motorcycle ran into the back of a lorry that…
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General Australia bushfires to burn out of control for weeks, authorities say
Australian officials announced on Sunday, January 11, that it could take weeks for firefighters to control the bushfires raging in the southeastern part of the…
General Heatwave hits Australia as officials warn of catastrophic fire risk
Australia is bracing for dangerous fire conditions on Friday as heatwaves are set to affect most of the country. All states and territories, except Queensland,…
General Low-pressure over Bay of Bengal to intensify into deep depression within next 12 hours
A low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal, southeast of Sri Lanka, is expected to strengthen into a deep depression in the next 12 hours, according to the…
General Powerful magnitude 6.7 earthquake strikes near Baculin, Philippines, USGS says
A strong earthquake measuring 6.7 on the Richter scale hit 68 kilometers (42 miles) east of Baculin in the Philippines on Wednesday, according to the U.S.…
General 154-year-old Amsterdam church engulfed in flames on New Year s Eve
A historic church in Amsterdam suffered significant damage after a fire broke out in its spire during the early hours of New Year ’s Day. The Vondelkerk,…
General Sri Lanka usher in 2026 with vibrant New Year s celebrations
Colombo celebrated the arrival of 2026 with a dazzling fireworks display. The city’s Galle Face Green lit up with colorful explosions, bringing joy to the…
General Special traffic and security plan in Colombo for New Year 2026 celebrations
Sri Lanka Police predict that many people and vehicles will come to Colombo for the New Year 2026 celebrations on December 31. This is especially true around…
General Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen over shipment of weapons for separatists that arrived from UAE
Saudi Arabia launched airstrikes on the port city of Mukalla in Yemen on Tuesday. This action was taken in response to what the kingdom claimed was a delivery…
General Police to enforce criminal law for drunk and reckless driving amid rising road accidents
The Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police for Traffic Control and Road Safety, W. P. J. Senadheera, announced that drivers caught under the influence of…
General Sri Lanka among top five best places to visit in Asia for 2026
Sri Lanka has been ranked fifth among the best places to visit in Asia for 2026 by U.S. News & World Report. This places the island nation alongside famous…
General North Korea s Kim Jong Un signals continued missile development in next 5 years
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has indicated that the country will persist in its missile development for the next five years. This announcement came during…
General Bethlehem celebrates first Christmas in three years
Celebrations are taking place in the West Bank as a delicate truce continues in the Gaza Strip, where many people are spending winter in temporary tents and…
General T-56 firearm and ammunition recovered from car abandoned in Ragama
Police in Ragama have found a T-56 gun and some ammunition. While checking an abandoned car in Pahalawatte, they came across the firearm and two magazines…
General One injured as gunmen open fire at three-wheeler in Kohuwala Junction
A person was injured when two unknown gunmen shot at a three-wheeler in Kohuwala Junction on the evening of the 22nd at around 8:30 p.m., according to police…
General Missing yellow anaconda hatchling found at Dehiwala Zoo
The Yellow Anaconda hatchling that was recently reported missing from the Dehiwala National Zoological Gardens in Sri Lanka has been found. Less than 24 hours…
General Special security arrangement in urban areas and places of worship, 2,500 police personnel deployed in Western Province
Special police measures are in place in urban areas and places of worship ahead of the festive season, according to Police Media Spokesperson, Assistant…
General Leakage reported in pipeline from ship unloading crude oil at Colombo Port brought under control
A leak occurred early today (14) at a crude oil unloading buoy in Colombo Port due to an explosion, but it has since been controlled. The leak lasted around 20…
General Ministry urges public to avoid sharing details of disaster-affected children
The Ministry of Women and Child Affairs in Sri Lanka has called on everyone to stop sharing any information about children affected by the recent disaster. In…
General Iran seizes oil tanker carrying illegal fuel, Sri Lankans among 18 crew members – report
Iran has captured an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman, according to Iranian media reports from late Friday into Saturday. The tanker had 18 crew members on…
General UAE Dispatches Humanitarian Relief to Assist Sri Lanka’s Disaster Victims
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General Longest wedding ‘Osari pota123’
The front pages of newspapers of 23rd Sept carried a wedding photo of a couple; the bride was wearing a sari, supposed to be with the longest ever fall…
General Death toll climbs to 128 in Hong Kong blaze as authorities cite faulty alarm systems
What happened? At 14:51 local time on Wednesday (06:51 GMT) , a massive fire ignited at the Wang Fuk Court residential complex in Tai Po, which houses…
General LNP - Big Ticket Sri Lankan Winner in Riyadh: Banker Wins 250gm Gold Bar After Seven Years of Trying
The Big Ticket Sri Lankan Winner in Riyadh has become the talk of the town after a 63-year-old banker, Mohamed Nalim, struck gold in the popular Big Ticket Abu…