Colombo (News 1st): A 37-year-old died following a wild elephant attack in Tharanagollawa, Medawachchiya today (September 17). Police noted that he was attacked while travelling on a motorbike with his brother.    ...

Colombo (News 1st): Two people died following a motor accident that took place in Senakudiyirippu, Kalmunai. Police noted that the accident occurred when a motorbike veered off the road and crashed into a culvert. The victims are aged 19 and 30. The Kalmunai Police is conducting further investiga...

Colombo (News 1st): Six people have died in several accidents that took place in Wellawaya, Negombo, Hikkaduwa, and Dompe Police areas. Wellawaya 2 people including a child died in an accident that took place in Aanapallama along the Wellawaya - Moneragala road. The accident occurred when a lo...

Colombo (News 1st): Nine people were hospitalized following a conflict between two groups in Wellawatta last night (August 5). According to Police, the clash was between a group from a housing complex and workers at a construction site. The brawl took place at around 10.40 pm and more than 150 pe...

Colombo (News 1st): A shootout occurred between illegal gem miners and forest rangers at the Yala Forest Reserve. Police said the suspects had been mining for gems in block 3 of the forest reserve. One suspect was injured in the shooting, three others had fled the area The injured suspect has bee...