At least 1418 persons were killed in road accidents during the last eight months, latest police statistics revealed.
This is despite the country being under lock down for more than three month due to COVID-19 situation.
The statistics show that 1358 fatal accidents took place during the eight months. The police also explained that there were 4257 with serious injuries due to accidents.
During the eight months a total number of 15402 accidents have taken place Islandwide.
(See tomorrow's Sunday Times print edition to read full story)
First Bishop of the Batticaloa Diocese, Retired Bishop Joseph Ponnaiya, passed away today at the age of 74, following a brief illness.
The NPP government has been at the wheel for almost 6 months now. The time to keep looking at the rear view mirror and living in the past is about over.
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