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Health Two buses collide head-on in Moronthuduwa
Two buses crashed into each other on Moronthuduwa Road in Wadduwa , according to the police. At the time of the crash, there were no passengers in either bus,…
Politics All 7 onboard air ambulance flying to Delhi die in crash in Jharkhand
All seven individuals on an air ambulance tragically lost their lives when the plane crashed near Simaria in Jharkhand's Chatra district on Monday evening. The…
General One dead, three injured in fatal crash at Pannipitiya
A road accident in Pannipitiya this morning (24) has resulted in one death and three injuries, according to the Police Media Spokesperson’s Office. The…
Politics Govt. to construct 31,000 houses under 2026 housing programme – Minister
The Minister of Housing Construction and Water Supply, Susil Ranasinghe, revealed plans to build 31,000 houses this year as part of the national housing…
Crime Ex-Inspector wanted over Weligama hotel shooting arrested on return to Sri Lanka
Former Inspector of Police Jagath Nishantha, who was wanted for a shooting near the W15 Hotel in Weligama in 2023, was arrested yesterday when he returned to…
Politics FM Vijitha Herath addresses high-level segment of Conference on Disarmament in Geneva
The high-level part of the Conference on Disarmament started in Geneva yesterday. It is led by Ambassador Omar Zniber from Morocco and will run until February…
Development Expert warns of potential damage to Norochcholai power plant over substandard coal
Energy expert Dr. Vidhura Ralapanawe has raised concerns about the use of low-quality imported coal at the Lakvijaya Coal Power Plant in Norochcholai. He…
Weather Misty conditions expected in several provinces
The Department of Meteorology has announced that showers or thundershowers are expected in parts of the Southern province, as well as in the Rathnapura ,…
Politics Mexico s most-wanted cartel leader was killed after visit from romantic partner
A visit from a romantic partner of notorious cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera, also known as “El Mencho,” resulted in his capture and death, according to Mexican…
Politics 116 Tamil Nadu fishermen in Sri Lankan custody; Stalin urges Indian Govt. s urgent intervention
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has called on India ’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to take quick diplomatic action to free Tamil Nadu…
Business India and US defer trade talks after Supreme Court s tariff ruling
India and the United States have postponed their trade discussions that were scheduled for this week. This delay comes as both countries "study the…
Politics CEB estimates Rs. 7.6 billion direct loss from substandard coal imports
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has reported to the Parliamentary Sectoral Oversight Committee that it expects a direct financial loss of Rs. 7,672 million…
Politics Central Environmental Authority orders halt to Jaffna International Cricket Stadium construction
The Director General of the Central Environmental Authority has sent a written order to Sri Lanka Cricket , telling them to stop all construction on the…
Politics Harin warns of international action over alleged move to jail ex-President Ranil Wickremesinghe
Former Minister Harin Fernando has announced plans to alert the international community about what he calls an unfair effort by the current government to…
Crime 19 killed in bus crash in Nepal
Nineteen people lost their lives in a bus accident in Nepal, including a 24-year-old British man, according to police reports. The bus, which was transporting…
Crime Youth arrested in connection with Rs. 620,000 theft from Russian tourist in Unawatuna
A 19-year-old girl, who is the daughter of a hotel owner in Pilagoda, Unawatuna , has been arrested for stealing Rs. 620,000 from a Russian tourist at the…
Politics India s KIIT University confers Kirinde Assaji Thero with Lifetime Achievement Award
Venerable Dr. Kirinde Assaji Thero, who leads the Gangaramaya Temple in Hunupitiya, Colombo , has received the Lifetime Achievement Award from KIIT University…
Crime 10 arrested for illegal harvesting of sea cucumbers
The Sri Lanka Navy has arrested 10 people for illegally harvesting sea cucumbers in Iranativu, Kilinochchi. During a search in the waters near Iranativu, the…
Politics Union alleges suspension of Peradeniya Bridge repairs, warns of prolonged up-country line delays
The Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters’ Association has claimed that work on the Peradeniya Railway Bridge, located on the up-country railway line, has been…
Education O'L candidate hospitalized after alleged assault by father sits exam with police assistance
A student taking the Ordinary Level (O/L) examination was hospitalized after her father allegedly assaulted her. Today (23), she sat for her Mathematics paper…
Politics Timeframe granted to provide information to PCoI investigating corruption at Colombo MC extended
The timeframe granted for the public to lodge complaints and provide information to the Presidential Commission of Inquiry investigating corruption and fraud…
Weather Showery conditions over the island to reduce from today
Showery conditions prevailing over the island are expected to reduce from today (23), according to the Department of Meteorology. Showers or thundershowers are…
Crime Individual arrested with 2kg of cannabis in Puttalam
An individual has been apprehended with 2kg of cannabis in Puttalam . He was arrested during a search operation conducted by Sri Lanka Navy’s North Central…
Crime Akuregoda Double Murder- 10 arrested, gunman claims underworld figure ordered lawyer s killing
Police have uncovered a series of new details in the high-profile double murder of a lawyer and his wife, who were shot and killed at a supermarket parking lot…