Tourist drowns and 5 rescued in separate incidents in Hikkaduwa
2024-12-26
Five foreign tourists were rescued, and one was reported dead in separate drowning incidents in Hikkaduwa reported in the lastContinue Reading
Two foreigners rescued from drowning in Hikkaduwa
2024-10-09
Two foreign nationals who were swept away while bathing in the Hikkaduwa Sea last morning have been rescued. The PoliceContinue Reading
Hikkaduwa attempted shooting suspect arrested with drugs
2024-08-30
A 22-year-old man has been arrested in connection to the attempted shooting incident near a hotel in Hikkaduwa on 14Continue Reading
Three-wheeler driver escapes shooting in Hikkaduwa
2024-08-15
A failed shootout targeting a three-wheeler driver was reported from the Hikkaduwa area last evening. According to the Police, twoContinue Reading
Foreign tourist drowns in Hikkaduwa
2024-04-06
A 57-year-old foreign tourist was reported dead after drowning off the coast of Hikkaduwa on Friday (Apr 05). The PoliceContinue Reading
Police seek public support to arrest wanted robbery suspect
2024-03-08
Sri Lanka Police have sought the assistance of the public to apprehend a suspect wanted for having robbed a femaleContinue Reading
28 yr old arrested for abducting a doctor
2024-02-08
A 28-year-old man was arrested for abducting and holding hostage a doctor in the Hikkaduwa area yesterday. The Police saidContinue Reading
27 yr old killed in reckless motorcycle accident
2023-12-11
A 27-year-old resident of Colombo has died due to reckless driving in the Hikkaduwa area on the Galle- Colombo RoadContinue Reading
Foreign tourist dies in diving mishap
2023-11-10
A 57-year-old foreign tourist is reported to have died while diving in the Wewelgoda Sea area in Hikkaduwa yesterday. TheContinue Reading
President pledges to make Sri Lanka a year-round tourist destination
2023-02-24
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has announced plans to make Sri Lanka a year-round tourist destination, with measures to be taken toContinue Reading