07 Sep : Warm weather alert issued for 8 districts
The Department of Meteorology has warned that the heat index—the temperature felt on the human body—is likely to rise to ‘caution level’ in parts of the North-Central and Eastern provinces, as well as in Vavuniya, Monaragala, and Hambantota districts today…
Mineral-carrying trucks barred from roads during peak school hours
The Geological Survey and Mines Bureau has suspended the transportation of minerals during school hours, citing road safety concerns. Director General Deepani Weerakoon said the decision was taken following discussions held in the aftermath of a recent accident involving a…
Police uncover explosives near meth chemical stash in Middeniya
Authorities have discovered hand grenades and ammunition at a site in Middeniya Thalawa, Hambantota, where chemicals used for manufacturing crystal methamphetamine had previously been found. Police said officers from the Western Province North Crimes Division and the Special Task Force…
Police respond to misleading Social Media Video
A video circulating on social media reportedly misrepresents a police response to a disturbance at a residence in Elpitiya, Sri Lanka Police said. According to police, the video shows an officer holding a baton, which was seized from a man…
Suwa Seriya Reached Bus Crash Site in 7 Minutes, Transferred 13 Injured
In the immediate aftermath of the fatal bus crash on the Ella–Wellawaya road that claimed 15 lives, the 1990 Suwa Seriya National Ambulance Service mobilized a coordinated emergency response that officials say helped save multiple lives. The first ambulance was…
A man named Mark Zuckerberg is suing Facebook
An US attorney named Mark S. Zuckerberg has sued Meta Platforms Inc., alleging the company repeatedly suspended his Facebook accounts for impersonating its billionaire founder. Zuckerberg, a bankruptcy lawyer, said his personal and business accounts were taken down several times…
Sri Lanka Vs Zimbabwe 2nd T20I live streaming
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Sri Lanka begins work on largest solar power project “Rividanavi”
As a key step towards achieving the target of fulfilling 70% of the country’s electricity demand from renewable energy by 2030, construction work on the Siyambalanduwa “Rividanavi” Solar Power Park, Sri Lanka’s largest renewable energy project, commenced this morning (06)…
Freddie Mercury & Queen – An Eternal Symphony of Stardust
Freddie Mercury Freddie Mercury was born on September 5, 1946, as Farrokh Bulsara, and from the very beginning, he carried with him a spark that the world would later recognize as pure brilliance. He grew up far from the lights…
Mechanical problem identified in bus involved in Ella crash
Assistant Superintendent of Police F.U. Wootler, the media spokesman for Sri Lanka Police, said initial investigations into the bus accident at Ella have identified a mechanical issue with the vehicle. He said an expert from the Department of Motor Traffic…