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Construction work on the Central Expressway section between Kadawatha and Mirigama, which has been on hold since mid-2022 due toContinue Reading The post President to reopen Kadawatha–Mirigama Expressway construction on Sep 17 appeared…

An Indian national has been arrested at the Katunayake Airport for attempting to smuggle 10.75kg of ‘kush’ worth Rs. 105Continue Reading The post Indian arrested with Rs. 105 Mn Kush at BIA appeared first on Newswire.

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has expressed his condolences to the victims of the bus accident in Ella on Thursday, statingContinue Reading The post Ella bus accident : Statement from Opposition Leader appeared first on Newswire.

The Sri Lankan Police has warned the public to be mindful of toxic gases such as methane in dark enclosedContinue Reading The post Tragic death : Police warn public of toxic gases in sealed wells appeared first on Newswire.

A Special Forces soldier of the Sri Lanka Army has been recognized for his brave attempt to save three victimsContinue Reading The post Brave off-duty soldier risks life to save victims in Ella bus accident appeared first on Newswire.

Former Sri Lanka cricketer Roshan Mahanama has stepped down from his role as a member of the National Sports CouncilContinue Reading The post Roshan Mahanama resigns from National Sports Council appeared first on Newswire.

The BAR Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has raised concerns over incidents of threatening legal action or filing of complaintsContinue Reading The post BASL warns against intimidation of Attorneys in course of professional duty appeared…

The conductor of the bus involved in the accident in Ella on Thursday claims that the driver informed him ofContinue Reading The post Ella crash : Bus conductor reveals what happened appeared first on Newswire.

Nepal has blocked access to 26 major social media and communication platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X (formerly Twitter), WhatsAppContinue Reading The post Nepal bans Facebook, X, WhatsApp and 23 other platforms appeared…

The President’s Fund will provide Rs. 1 million each to the families of those who lost their lives in theContinue Reading The post President’s Fund grants Rs. 1 million compensation per victim of Ella bus tragedy appeared first on Newswire.