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Main Line Disruptions: 4 Trains Cancelled

COLOMBO (News 1st): Four trains scheduled to travel along the main railway line have been cancelled.The Department of Railways said the cancellations ...

13-05-2025 | 10:44 AM

Sirasa Vesak Zone Open to the Public Today

COLOMBO (News 1st): The Sirasanamami Sirasa Vesak Zone is open to the public for the second consecutive day today.The Sacred Sarvanna Relics will arri...

13-05-2025 | 8:13 AM

British National Arrested at BIA with Narcotics

COLOMBO (News 1st): A British national was apprehended by Sri Lanka Customs Officials at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake.She was ...

13-05-2025 | 7:49 AM

Bus Accident in Aladeniya, Kandy Injures 37

COLOMBO (News 1st): 37 people have been injured in a bus accident in Kulugammana area of Aladeniya, Kandy.The bus has been occupied by a group of peop...

13-05-2025 | 7:47 AM

Committee to Oversee Kotmale Bus Crash Victims

COLOMBO (News 1st): A special committee has been appointed to handle matters concerning the injured from the recent bus accident in Garandi Ella, Ramb...

13-05-2025 | 7:44 AM

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2,500 Health Inspectors Deployed for Vesak Dansal

COLOMBO (News 1st): In view of the Vesak Poya, a team of 2,500 public health inspectors has been deployed to inspect food safety and hygiene standards at dansals, operating across the country.Sri Lanka Public Health Inspectors’ Association said that a total of 8,894 dansals have been officially registered islandwide.The association added that 8 of these dansals were shut down due to failing to meet basic health and safety standards, while 17 othe...

13-05-2025 | 12:49 PM

18-Year-Old Girl Dies in House Fire in Kottawa

COLOMBO (News 1st): An 18-year-old girl has died in a house fire in Pohoragodaella area of Kottawa.The police said that the victim was alone at home when the fire broke out.The cause of the fire has not yet been determined, and a full investigation i...

13-05-2025 | 12:12 PM

Police Committee to Probe Tragic Bus Accident

COLOMBO (News 1st): The death toll from the tragic bus accident at Gerandi Ella in Kotmale has risen to 23, while 53 others were injured in the incident.The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) said that a compensation of Rs. 1 million each will be grant...

13-05-2025 | 11:55 AM

18-Year-Old Girl Dies in House Fire in Kottawa

13-05-2025 | 12:12 PM

Police Committee to Probe Tragic Bus Accident

13-05-2025 | 11:55 AM

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Traffic Plan in Colombo for Vesak Festivities

COLOMBO (News 1st): Sri Lanka Police said a special traffic plan has been implemented in Colombo in line with Vesak.This special traffic plan has been implemented as a large number of devotees are expected to visit the city to witness Vesak celebrations.Therefore, the traffic plan will be enforced i...

12-05-2025 | 4:33 PM