Pawtopia owner, suspect arrested over dog's death in Negombo

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- The owner of Pawtopia pet boarding centre in Negombo and a man accused of fatally striking a dog with a shovel have been arrested, the Animal Welfare Coalition (AWC) said. The a... Read More

Spill gates opened at 15 major and medium reservoirs

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- Spill gates have been opened at seven major reservoirs and three medium-sized reservoirs, while eight major reservoirs and eight medium-sized reservoirs are spilling, according t... Read More

Gangaramaya, Indian centre join hands to digitise Buddhist manuscripts

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo has joined hands with the India International Centre (IIC) in New Delhi to preserve and digitise historic Buddhist palm-leaf manuscripts under the S... Read More

Schools to receive smart classrooms and digital facilities under education reforms

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- The progress of a project to provide schools with smart classrooms, internet facilities and digital equipment was reviewed at a special meeting of the Ministerial Consultative Co... Read More

Childhood cancer treatment and access to medicines discussed at international congress

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- Improving treatment services for childhood cancer, ensuring access to essential medicines and enhancing the quality of life of children affected by the disease were among the key... Read More

Military personnel to receive special training in elephant protection

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- The Department of Wildlife Conservation will provide specialised training to military personnel on elephant behaviour and field handling under a joint initiative aimed at strengt... Read More

Train services between Rambukkana, Peradeniya and Gampola suspended

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- Train services between Rambukkana, Peradeniya and Gampola will be temporarily suspended on October 24 and 25 due to a landslide near Kadigamuwa Railway Station, the Railways Depa... Read More

Joint raids planned to curb elephant killings and wildlife crimes

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- Joint emergency raids will be intensified in areas affected by human-elephant conflict as authorities move to strengthen measures against elephant killings and other wildlife-rel... Read More

Local weapons make wildlife crime harder to track

Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- The use of locally manufactured firearms and equipment is making it difficult for wildlife authorities to trace those responsible for crimes against wild animals, Department of W... Read More

Two Norochcholai units to rejoin national grid today

Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- Two of the three generation units at the Lakvijaya Coal Power Plant in Norochcholai are expected to be reconnected to the national grid by this morning (22), following the nation... Read More

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