Indian arrested with Rs. 105 Mn Kush at BIA
An Indian national has been arrested at the Katunayake Airport for attempting to smuggle 10.75kg of ‘kush’ worth Rs. 105 million into Sri Lanka. The suspect, a 43-year-old man, was arrested while attempting to pass through the Green Channel, which…
Ella bus accident : Statement from Opposition Leader
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has expressed his condolences to the victims of the bus accident in Ella on Thursday, stating that he is deeply saddened by the fatal vehicle accident. Issuing a statement, MP Premadasa said that as people’s representatives…
Driver said brake failure moments before crash – Victim
A victim who survived the Ella bus accident has revealed that the driver had claimed a brake failure minutes before the incident. The male victim said he was engaged in conversation with the driver and conductor, during which the driver…
200 Army personnel involved in Ella bus accident rescue operation
Military assistance has been provided for the rescue operation of the victims of the bus accident in Wellawaya on Thursday. According to the Sri Lanka Army, a private bus carrying pilgrims from the Tangalle area met with an accident around…
Ross Taylor comes out of retirement to play for Samoa
Ross Taylor, the 41-year-old former New Zealand captain, will represent Samoa in the upcoming Asia-East Asia-Pacific T20 World Cup 2026 qualifier in Oman, which could help them qualify for the 2026 T20 World Cup. Taylor was named in the 15-man…
Sun directly over five cities of Sri Lanka today
The sun will be directly above five (05) cities of Sri Lanka at around 12.09 pm today, according to the Department of Meteorology. The nearest areas of Sri Lanka over which the sun is overhead today are Nalluruwa, Balangoda, Rathmalawinna,…
Three fatal accidents reported in separate areas on Thursday
Three individuals were reported dead in separate accidents on Thursday (04 Sept). A 39-year-old man from Balangoda died after falling into a well while cleaning it with friends in Galtamyaya, Kalthota. He is believed to have fainted before falling in….
74 yr old woman murdered in Hakmana
The Hakmana Police have launched an investigation after a 74-year-old woman was killed in Baduwatta on Thursday (04 Sept). According to the Police, the victim was attacked inside her home after being lured away from a nearby religious function and…
CEB workers launch work-to-rule TU action
A group of employees from the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) launched a work-to-rule trade union action across the island starting at midnight yesterday, in protest against the unilateral restructuring plan of the institution. The CEB Independent Workers’ Union stated that…
Ella bus accident : Driver of the SUV arrested
The driver of the SUV that had collided with the bus in Ella prior to it toppling into a precipice has been taken into custody in connection with the accident. The Police said the driver of the SUV had been…