79th Bradby Shield ROYAL WARY OF TRINITY FIGHTBACK

06 Sep 2025

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The second leg of the 79th Bradby Shield rugby encounter between traditional rivals Trinity and Royal will get underway today at the Royal Sports Complex. Kick-off is at 4.15 p.m.

Driver shouted no brakes : Survivor

06 Sep 2025

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The driver of the ill-fated bus in Ella shouted there were no brakes in the vehicle, followed by the conductor, a survivor said yesterday.

Ella–Wellawaya bus tragedy echoes past accident

06 Sep 2025

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The fatal bus accident that occurred on September 04 on the Ella–Wellawaya main road has drawn eerie parallels to a similar tragedy reported at the very same location 23 years ago.

I am happy to be able to save the lives of several people despite being injured: SF soldier

06 Sep 2025

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The Special Forces soldier who volunteered to rescue victims of the Ella bus tragedy while on leave said that he was happy to be able to save the lives of several people despite him being injured.

Hill country road safety under scrutiny

06 Sep 2025

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The safety of the hill country highway network is now in question with another bus accident on the Ella-Wellawaya road claiming the lives of 15 and injuring 18 more on Thursday night.

Sri Lanka urges space for domestic reforms, rejects international interventions

05 Sep 2025

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The Government of Sri Lanka (GoSL) has reiterated its commitment to advancing transformative reforms through domestic processes while rejecting calls for international interventions outlined in the latest report by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR).

Chemicals linked to ICE production seized in Middeniya

05 Sep 2025

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A stock of chemical substances believed to be used in the production of crystal methamphetamine (ICE) has been seized in the Middeniya area, allegedly linked to underworld figure Kehelbaddara Padme.

Ella–Wellawaya bus tragedy echoes past accident in 2002

05 Sep 2025

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The fatal bus accident that occurred last night (September 04) on the Ella–Wellawaya main road has drawn eerie parallels to a similar tragedy reported at the very same location 23 years ago.

Three injured as three-wheeler plunges down precipice in Watawala

05 Sep 2025

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Three people, including two children, were injured when a three-wheeler veered off the road and plunged down a 50-foot precipice in the Watawala today.

Ella–Wellawaya tragedy: Families of victims to receive Rs. 1Mn compensation

05 Sep 2025

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The Government has decided to grant compensation of Rs. 1 million each to the families of those who lost their lives in the fatal bus accident that occurred last night (04) on the Ella–Wellawaya main road.

Mahinda saddened by Ella bus accident

05 Sep 2025

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Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa said he is profoundly saddened by the tragic bus accident on the Ella–Wellawaya route.

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Ella bus accident: Seven patients in serious condition, one in ICU: Hospital Director

05 Sep 2025

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Seven patients out of those injured in the Ella bus accident are in critical condition, Director of the Badulla Hospital Dr. Palitha Rajapaksa said.

Roshan Mahanama resigns from National Sports Council

05 Sep 2025

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Former Sri Lanka cricketer and international match referee Roshan Mahanama has resigned from his position as a member of the National Sports Council (NSC) with immediate effect, due to personal reasons.

Scheduled 9-hour water cut in Colombo cancelled – NWSDB

05 Sep 2025

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The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has said that the previously scheduled 9-hour water cut in several areas of Colombo, set for tomorrow, has been cancelled.

India is our top-tier defence and security partner: Australia

05 Sep 2025

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Australia has termed India as its ’’top-tier defence and security partner’’ even as it welcomed India’s ’’critical leadership in the Indian Ocean’’. The comments by Australia’s defence spokesperson comes even as both countries have been firming up defence ties.

Nepals Foreign Secy rejects Chinas claim on GSI

05 Sep 2025

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Nepal on Thursday rejected China’s claim that it agreed to support the Global Security Initiative (GSI) during Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s recent visit to China.Nepal’s Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai clarified that Nepal has only supported the Global Development Initiative (GDI) and not the GSI or Global Civilisation Initiative (GCI).

Colombo to face 9-hour water supply interruption tomorrow

05 Sep 2025

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Residents in selected areas of Colombo will experience a 9-hour water supply disruption tomorrow (6), the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) announced.

SUV driver taken into custody over Ella bus accident

05 Sep 2025

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The driver of the SUV involved in a collision with the bus before it plunged into a precipice in Ella has been taken into police custody. Authorities said the driver faces charges of negligence and failing to prevent the accident.

Feng Shui and human emotions

05 Sep 2025

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Even for the most positive and cheerful person, staying positive in the face of consistent negativity is a difficult task. Criticism, passive-aggressive behaviour and a feel of distrust can put a damper on your positive cheerful, optimistic,

Finding Something New in Paris

05 Sep 2025

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Paris is made up of twenty administrative districts, many with unique features, history, importance, architecture, ethnic mix, retailing pitch etc. So if you ever feel you have seen Paris, list how many districts you have spent time in.