Five dead after drinking suspected illegal substance, police say
2026-01-06
At least five people have died after allegedly consuming an illicit alcoholic beverage in the Wennappuwa–Marawila area, police said.Continue Reading
Sri Lanka probes deaths after anti-nausea injection as grieving families seek answers
2025-12-18
Sri Lankan health authorities have launched a high-level investigation into two deaths and several adverse reactions reported at government hospitalsContinue Reading
Probe launched after elephant set on fire dies in Mihintale
2025-12-17
Investigations have been launched by officials of the Anuradhapura Range regarding a video showing a man setting fire to anContinue Reading
Premadasa calls for punishment over Mihintale elephant killing
2025-12-17
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says all those involved in killing the elephant at Seeppukulama in Mihintale must be punished withoutContinue Reading
Hollywood director Rob Reiner and wife found dead in LA home
2025-12-15
Longtime Hollywood star Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead at their Brentwood home Sunday inContinue Reading
Probes launched after two patient deaths linked to anti-nausea injection
2025-12-15
The Ministry of Health and the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) have launched separate probes into the deaths of twoContinue Reading
Extreme weather : 334 dead, 370 missing in Sri Lanka
2025-12-01
The death toll due to inclement weather in Sri Lanka stands at 334, while 370 persons are reported missing asContinue Reading
Young NPP council chairman passes away
2025-11-21
Gomarankadawala Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Ranga Dharmadasa has reportedly passed away. The NPP councillor was 34 years old at the timeContinue Reading
16 yr old girl killed over love affair in Gampola
2025-11-15
A 16-year-old girl has been reported dead in Gampola, after being attacked allegedly over a love affair. According to theContinue Reading
Protest in Welimada over suspicious death of 12 yr old
2025-11-15
The Muslim community in Welimada staged a protest yesterday, alleging that the death of a 12-year-old child in the areaContinue Reading
Sri Lankan worker killed in Israel
2025-11-14
A 38-year-old Sri Lankan worker in Israel has been reported dead on Thursday night (13). According to Sri Lankan AmbassadorContinue Reading
11 yr old boy killed in a lorry accident
2025-11-08
An 11-year-old boy from Katukurunda has tragically died after being hit by a lorry while riding a bicycle near theContinue Reading
UGC launches probe into death of Vavuniya University student
2025-11-03
Deputy Minister Madura Seneviratne says the Ministry of Higher Education has launched a probe into the death of a studentContinue Reading
Australia mourns tragic death of 17-year-old at cricket nets
2025-10-30
A promising young Australian cricketer has died after being struck by a ball, with his local club saying Thursday theyContinue Reading
02 dead after drinking liquid from bottle found floating in sea
2025-10-29
Two individuals have been reported dead in Puttalam after consuming liquid from a bottle that was found floating in theContinue Reading
19 yr old boy dies after falling off Matale waterfall
2025-10-13
A 19-year-old youth has died after falling off the Nalagana Ella Falls in Kandenuwara, Matale, last evening. According to theContinue Reading
07 arrested over child death at Nugegoda swimming pool
2025-10-10
Seven individuals, including the assistant principal of the preschool attended by the child, have been arrested by the Mirihana PoliceContinue Reading
Sri Lankan-American doctor denied veg meal, dies after choking on flight
2025-10-07
A Southern California cardiologist of Sri Lankan origin has died after choking on a piece of food while flying QatarContinue Reading