Murder suspect dies in shootout
(UTV | COLOMBO) – A murder suspect died during a shootout with the police at Iththakatuwa in Monaragala today, Police Spokesman Jaliya Senaratna said. He...
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Dramatic rise in cyber crime during COVID-19 lockdown: CERT
(UTV | COLOMBO) – The COVID-19-induced island wide curfew saw a dramatic rise in cyber crime incidents in Sri Lanka with an alarming number of...
Backlash in China after front-line doctor dies
(UTV | COLOMBO) -The death of a front-line doctor in central China is provoking a backlash against the authorities’ handling of the coronavirus pandemic. Dr...
Man arrives in SL with daughter by boat fearing COVID-19 in India
(UTV | COLOMBO) – A man and his daughter surrendered themselves to the Madu Police yesterday after arriving in Talaimannar by boat from India fearing...
Two including PC killed in accident
(UTV | COLOMBO) – A Police Constable and a civilian were killed after the motorcycle they were travelling in crashed onto a lorry in Kanagarayankulam...
Over 68,200 PCR tests conducted in Sri Lanka
(UTV | COLOMBO) – Over 68,200 PCR tests have been conducted in Sri Lanka thus far to identify COVID-19 cases. According to the Ministry of...
Another leopard trapped in snare dies in Neluwa
(UTV | COLOMBO) – Hot on the heels of the death of a rare black leopard in Nallathanniya, another leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya), that was...
Woman dies in wasp attack, seven injured
(UTV | COLOMBO) – A 55-year-old woman died and seven others were injured in a wasp attack while they were plucking tea leaves at an...
Two killed in motorcycle accident
(UTV | COLOMBO) – Two individuals have been reported dead in a motorcycle accident at the Damanayaya area in Bakamuna, the Police said. Reportedly, a...