Two dead, two injured after being hit by a train in Ragama
Two persons have died while two others sustained injuries this morning (27) after being knocked down by the ‘Siyane Kumari’…
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Over 100 towns in Sri Lanka stop cigarette sales
Over 100 towns across Sri Lanka have boycotted the sale of cigarettes with the aim of making the country tobacco-free,…
Five monks further remanded over ragging incident
Five Buddhist monks, who were second year students at the Faculty of Humanities in University of Ruhuna, have been further…
Strong wind and rain to subside from tonight
Windy and showery condition is expected to reduce gradually over the island from tonight, according to the Meteorological Department. Several…
Construction work on Extension of Southern Expressway exceeding target – RDA
Construction work on the first phase of the Extension of Southern Expressway (ESEP) from Matara to Hambantota including Expressway link…
Vehicle used in Matara jewellery store robbery and owner taken into police custody
The vehicle used in the Matara jewelry shop robbery along with its owner has been taken into the police custody…
Sri Lanka Army ready to deploy 1000 troops for disaster relief
Sri Lanka Army said currently 300 members of the Army, together with Navy and Air Force personnel are currently engaged…
Sri Lanka OMP to set up 12 regional offices to inquire into missing persons
The Office of Missing Persons (OMP) in Sri Lanka will set up 12 regional offices covering the entire country to…
Shouldn’t forget Maithri’s commitment – Mangala
Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera says that no one should forget the commitments made by President Maithripala Sirisena risking his life…
Three killed after three-wheeler topples in Matara
Three people were killed after the three-wheeler they were travelling in toppled in Matara, the Police said. The Police said…