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29 injured in three-bus collision at Imaduwa

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A collision involving three buses at Angulugaha Junction in Imaduwa, Galle, has left at least 29 passengers injured and hospitalized.

The incident occurred at approximately 8:30 a.m. today (26) and involved two private buses and one office transport bus.

Reports indicate that the accident occurred when one bus was stationary, and another crashed into it from behind, followed by a third bus crashing into the second one.

According to hospital sources, 23 passengers have been admitted to Imaduwa Hospital, while six others are receiving treatment at Karapitiya Hospital.

Authorities are conducting further investigations into the incident.

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One injured in Kotahena shooting

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A person has been injured and hospitalized following a shooting incident at Benedict Mawatha in Kotahena, police reported.

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SLC announces 16-member squad for ODI series

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The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee has selected a 16-member squad to play in the two-match ODI series vs Australia.

The RPICS in Colombo will host the first ODI on February 12 and the second on February 14.

Both games are day games. The match starts at 10 am.

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PM and IMF Executive Director discuss economic stability and policy reforms

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Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Dr. Krishnamoorthy Subramanian has paid a courtesy visit to the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, at the Prime Minister’s Office in Colombo.

The meeting focused on key economic matters, including Sri Lanka’s tax policy, the effective management of tax revenue, and measures to enhance public sector efficiency, the Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement.

The Prime Minister also outlined the government’s future development agenda, emphasizing policy initiatives to ensure economic stability and foster sustainable growth, it added.

Dr. P.K.G. Harischandra, Alternate Executive Director of the IMF, also participated in the discussions.

The Sri Lankan delegation included Pradeep Saputhanthri, Secretary to the Prime Minister; Ms. Sagarika Bogahawatta, Additional Secretary (Development) to the Prime Minister; Dr. P. Nandalal Weerasinghe, Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka; Dr. C. Amarasekara, Assistant Governor of the Central Bank; Dr. Lasitha R.C. Pathberiya, Additional Director of Economic Research; Amila J. Wijayawardhana, Senior Economist and Liaison Officer for the IMF Executive Director; Ms. Lashinka Dammullage, Director (Bilateral), Economic Affairs Division at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; and Samantha Bandara, Director General of the Department of External Resources.

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