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21 Dead In Garandi Ella Bus Crash

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The death toll from the bus that plunged into a ravine in the Garandi Ella area of Kotmale on the Nuwara Eliya–Gampola main road ...

11-05-2025 | 12:17 PM

Fatal Bus Accident In Ramboda: Multiple Casualties

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Several people were killed and many others injured when a bus plunged into a ravine in the Ramboda Garandi Ella area on the Nuwar...

11-05-2025 | 8:30 AM

More Sabaragamuwa University Students Suspended

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Five more students from the Faculty of Technology at Sabaragamuwa University have been suspended from classes in connection with ...

11-05-2025 | 8:17 AM

Bell 212 Crash Probe Underway

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Bell 212 helicopter that crashed into the Maduru Oya reservoir is scheduled to be handed over to the Katunayake Air Force Eng...

11-05-2025 | 8:13 AM

Street Fire Contained After Massive Operation

COLOMBO (News 1st) - A fire that broke out at a commercial establishment on Vauxhall Street in Colombo was extinguished after a 12-hour operation.Acco...

11-05-2025 | 7:47 AM

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Tragic Bus Accident in Kotmale Claims 20 Lives

COLOMBO (News 1st) - A devastating accident occurred early today on the Nuwara Eliya–Gampola main road, near the Garandi Ella in Kotmale, when a bus veered off the road and plunged into a precipice.The accident claimed the lives of 22 people, including the bus driver.More than 50 people, including the injured bus conductor, are currently receiving medical treatment.The cause of the accident has not yet been determined.The bus involved belonged to...

11-05-2025 | 6:47 PM

Compensation for Victims of Kotmale Bus Tragedy

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The government has announced compensation for the families of those who lost their lives in the bus accident in Garandi Ella, Kotmale, along the Nuwara Eliya–Gampola main road.Deputy Minister of Transport Prasanna Gunasena stated...

11-05-2025 | 4:26 PM

Semini Iddamalgoda Taken Into Custody

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Police confirmed, veteran actress Semini Iddamalgoda has been taken into custody.Authorities stated that the arrest was made in connection with seven outstanding warrants issued by multiple courts, including those in Colombo, Mat...

11-05-2025 | 1:42 PM

Compensation for Victims of Kotmale Bus Tragedy

11-05-2025 | 4:26 PM

Semini Iddamalgoda Taken Into Custody

11-05-2025 | 1:42 PM

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Indonesian Theravada Monks Arrive for Vesak

COLOMBO (News 1st) - A group of Theravada Buddhist monks from Indonesia has arrived in Sri Lanka to take part in Vesak Day celebrations.The group includes four leading monks and was welcomed at the Katunayake International Airport by officials from the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau.The National...

11-05-2025 | 7:42 AM