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LNP – Gerandi Ella bus accident: Special committee visits injured passengers at Gampola Hospital
The five-member special investigative committee appointed to probe the Gerandi Ella bus accident visited the Gampola Hospital today (13) to obtain information about the incident from the injured passengers including the bus conductor currently receiving treatment at the hospital
Read moreLNP – Excise gains record revenue of Rs. 83 billion in first four months
A record gain of revenue amounting to over Rs. 83 billion has been achieved by the Department of Excise during the first four months of this year, even surpassing the stipulated target for the period by Rs. 3 billion.
Read moreLNP – ‘Give Kohli one more Test match to be sure he doesn’t belong in here’
Virat Kohli on Monday (12) confirmed that he is retiring from Test cricket after speculation of days. Following the retirement of his teammate Rohit Sharma last week, it was reported by Indian media that their other batting sensation was considering the possibility of hanging his boot at least from the longest format of cricket.
Read moreLNP – 40 injured in Gerandi Ella bus accident still in hospitals, some in critical condition
Around 40 individuals who sustained injuries in yesterday’s bus accident in Gerandi Ella, Ramboda are currently receiving in-house treatment at hospitals, Police said.
Read moreLNP – Sri Lanka records surge in tourist arrivals and earnings in early 2025
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) reports that 33,910 international tourists arrived in the country during the first week of May 2025, marking a notable increase compared to the same period in previous years.
Read moreLNP – 24-hour ‘Dansala’ organized by TV Derana commences
Sri Lanka’s largest 24-hour ‘Dansala’, organized by TV Derana, officially commenced a short while ago at Independence Square in Colombo, drawing large crowds.
Read moreLNP – Virat Kohli retires from Test cricket
Virat Kohli has decided to retire from Test cricket. He amassed 9230 runs in 123 matches at an average of 46.85 in the game’s longest format
Read moreLNP – Death toll in Gerandi Ella bus accident climbs to 21
The death toll in the accident at Gerandi Ella in Ramboda this morning (11) when a bus veered off the road and toppled down a precipice on the Nuwara Eliya – Gampola main road has increased to 21, Police said.
Read moreLNP – Popular actress Semini Iddamalgoda arrested by Welikada Police
Popular actress Semini Iddamalgoda has been arrested by the Welikada Police.
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