Lightning strike kills one in Ratnapura
(UTV|COLOMBO) – A person has been killed due to a lightning strike in Opanayake, Ratnapura yesterday (Oct 9). The victim, 64-year old Haril Gunaratne, had died while...
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Monk kills a police officer in Ratnapura
UTV | COLOMBO – A police officer who had visited a temple in the Gallanda area to investigate a complaint had been allegedly murdered. The...
Permanent houses for families in high risk landslide zones
(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – The Sri Lanka Government plans to construct permanent houses in safe locations for the families, who are currently living in high landslide...
“1294 Ratnapura SME businesses and industries affected by floods” – Minister Bathiudeen
(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – Recent floods have inflicted heavy damages on Ratnapura’s urban economy-with initial estimates showing more than Rs. 1 billion losses from its damaged...
Showery condition expected to continue
(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – Showery weather is expected until Tuesday (27) in the South-Western part of the country and there is a high possibility of continuing...
Mob kills abusive husband in Ratnapura
(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – A 23-year-old man in Kiriella, Ratnapura, was assaulted and killed by a mob after they allegedly realized he was planning to badly...