Infant dies in three‑wheeler accident in Ruwanwella
2026-05-22
A three‑month‑old infant was killed in a road accident when a three‑wheeler overturned on the Nittambuwa–Ruwanwella road in the GonagalaContinue Reading
Inclement Weather : One death reported in Batticaloa
2026-05-13
One death has been reported in Batticaloa due to inclement weather conditions experienced in Sri Lanka. According to the situationContinue Reading
Gammanpila questions post-mortem probe into Finance Ministry official’s death
2026-05-04
Former Minister Udaya Gammanpila has questioned the credibility of the post-mortem examination into the death of Finance Ministry Assistant DirectorContinue Reading
Mumbai family dies of suspected food poisoning after eating Biryani, Watermelon
2026-04-29
Four members of a family, a 40-year-old husband, his 35-year-old wife, and their two daughters aged 16 and 13, haveContinue Reading
Prison Jailer and Guard arrested following inmate death at Colombo Magazine Prison
2026-04-28
The Borella Police yesterday (27) arrested a prison jailer and a guard in connection with the death of a remandContinue Reading
Two six‑year‑olds killed in separate tragic accidents
2026-04-08
Two six‑year‑old children lost their lives in separate accidents reported in the Maradankadawala and Hikkaduwa areas on Tuesday (07), whileContinue Reading
Sri Lankan‑origin actress Subashini found dead in India
2026-04-06
Indian Tamil television actress Subashini of Sri Lankan -origin, widely recognised for her role in the popular Sun TV serialContinue Reading
Student dies after collapsing during school sports event
2026-03-11
A student has died after collapsing during a practice run at an inter‑house sports meet of a school in theContinue Reading
13-year-old killed in lorry accident in Udawalawa
2026-02-09
A 13-year-old child has been reported dead after being knocked down by a lorry in the Udawalawa area on Sunday.Continue Reading
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