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Attack on YouTube Blogger Denis Ross's Home
Footage of an attack on the home of well-known YouTube blogger and WeTeam member Denis Ross has been released.
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The shadow side
The shadow side: scams, risks and what guidebooks don't mention.
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New details in Club Vasantha murder case in Colombo
A tattoo parlor owner is suspected of organizing the Club Vasantha murder in Colombo as police examine footage and communications.
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Fishermen drank from mysterious bottles — five died
Fishermen found mysterious bottles at sea, mistook the contents for alcohol and drank them — five died and one is in critical condition.
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Tourist Falls from Train While Posing for Photos and Gets Injured
A 23-year-old Ukrainian tourist suffered serious injuries after falling from a train footboard on the Ohiya-Pattipola section; this is the second such incident in two weeks on the same route.
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American and Vedda Tribe Hunted and Ate a Peacock
Sri Lanka police are searching for an American and members of the Vedda tribe who illegally hunted, killed and ate a legally protected peacock in the forest.
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DailyMirror on rising prostitution among Russian tourists
The Sri Lankan newspaper DailyMirror published an article on rising prostitution among Russian tourists; the Russian Embassy officially commented on the publication.
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Identities of two Russians killed in the accident established
The victims of the Midigama fatal crash have been identified as Nikita Borisov and Maria Podrugina; Maria had insurance, Nikita's insurance status is being checked.
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Two killed in Midigama crash involving a crazy bus
In Midigama, a young man and woman collided with a local bus; police are working to identify the deceased and are asking for help with information.
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Two serious road accidents: we urge road safety
Two severe accidents with casualties occurred in Matara and Midigama within two days; the channel urges wearing a helmet, never riding drunk, and choosing a safe speed.
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Roadside robbery: expats had iPhone snatched
Ksenia reports an attack on bikers near Lake Ratgama: attackers switched off the motorbike engine, snatched the phone, and fled with the keys.
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The accident situation: difficult to comment
The channel shares a link to Artur Bakaev's post about the accident while refraining from its own commentary.
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Russian tourist killed in highway crash in Sri Lanka
On 5 January, 42-year-old Ildar Abdullin from Bashkiria died on the highway when a tourist bus collided with a truck; his family is arranging cremation.
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Common island scam illustrated as a comic
The channel illustrated a real story about a common scam in Sri Lanka, originally shared by Denis Ross from the We Team.
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Snake bite video: a vivid reminder of the danger
A well-known island resident sent a video of a snake bite — the editors share it without comment as a graphic warning.
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Vehicle rental scam: a story told as a comic
The channel publishes a comic based on a true story of an expat losing a rental car to a clever scam — a warning ahead of the tourist season.
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Theft in Habaraduwa: police searching for Slavic suspects
According to the Sri Lanka News channel, a theft was committed near Habaraduwa and police are searching for suspects believed to be of Slavic origin.
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Hotel safe theft in Unawatuna: fraud scheme exposed
Tourists at Hotel Flower Garden fell victim to a safe robbery allegedly involving the hotel manager, cleaner, and tuk-tuk driver, with $400 and 5,000 rupees stolen.
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Five killed when tree falls on bus in Colombo
On Duplication Road in Colombo, a tree fell on a bus: five men were killed and four injured passengers are being treated at the National Hospital of Colombo.
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Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage: A Tourist Business Built on Suffering
Critical report on Pinnawala: elephants are driven with pointed sticks, chained, and hosed down for tourist viewing, disguising cruelty as care.
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Meningococcal infection threat spreading from Galle prison
An outbreak of meningococcal infection among 16 inmates has been recorded at Galle prison, with health workers warning of spread through visitors.
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Russian National Drowns at Hikkaduwa
Report of a 29-year-old Russian national drowning at Hikkaduwa beach on June 7 — with a reminder about the dangers of the ocean.
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Attack on Tourists at Nine Arch Bridge
A report of an attack on tourists at the famous Nine Arch Bridge; the attackers have not yet been apprehended.
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Attack on a tourist on the beach in Weligama
A reader describes an evening beach attack in Weligama: the assailant snatched her phone, and police reported a similar incident involving another foreigner two days earlier.
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Road dangers: accidents happen to everyone
The author warns that Sri Lanka's roads are dangerous and shares a real accident story to dispel the myth of carefree island life.
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Bali police bust underground poker tournament organised by Russians
Bali police arrested participants of an underground poker tournament involving 27 Russian and Belarusian nationals, who face fines and deportation.
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Sri Lankan car scam in comic strip form
A comic strip based on a real car scam story in Sri Lanka, serving as a warning to readers.
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Counterfeit five-thousand-rupee notes in Trincomalee
Police detained a counterfeiter in Trincomalee; counterfeit 5,000-rupee notes with specific serial numbers may be in circulation.
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Bus crash in Nelligala leaves 28 injured
A bus carrying 47 passengers from Moratuwa crashed in Nelligala, injuring 28 people who were taken to Peradeniya hospital.
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