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Published on: Wednesday 10 June 2026
DEDURU OYA, Sri Lanka – On April 16, eight members of Priyantha Kumara’s family including his wife, son, brother, father-in-law, and four other relatives were swept away by strong currents in the ...
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Published on: Wednesday 10 June 2026
If you liked this story, share it with other people. Sri Lanka recorded more than 50 drowning deaths in the first five months this year. Faster currents on the outer banks of rivers can pull swimmers ...