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Death toll in Thalawathugoda restaurant fire increases to three
Three individuals have died following a fire that broke out at a restaurant near Thalawathugoda Junction on Monday morning, police said. The victims, who sustained injuries in the...
Sarana Gunawardena sentenced to four years RI in each corruption case
The Colombo High Court has sentenced former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena to four years of rigorous imprisonment for each of...
Suresh Sallay continues hunger strike, sets conditions to end fast
Former Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS), Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, who is receiving treatment at the Colombo...
10 injured in bus accident near Pinnaduwa Interchange
Around 10 people sustained injuries in a bus accident that occurred near the Pinnaduwa Interchange on the Southern Expressway this...
2026 Grade 5 Scholarship Exam to be held on August 9
The 2026 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination will be held on August 9, the Department of Examinations has announced. ...
2026 A/L Exam timetable released
The Department of Examinations has announced that the 2026 General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level Examination will commence on...
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