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Wild elephant killed in train collision at Gallella

Sri Lanka, July 18 -- A wild elephant was killed early this morning (18) after being struck by a train traveling from Colombo to Batticaloa. The incident occurred at around 5:30 a.m. in the Sudunelum... Read More


Night-time tourist access to be introduced at Nine Arch Bridge

Sri Lanka, July 18 -- The Railway Department, in collaboration with the Central Cultural Fund (CCF), has launched a new initiative aimed at increasing the appeal of the Nine Arch Bridge in Ella and it... Read More


"We cannot do this by dividing; we must all come together" - PM on education reforms

Sri Lanka, July 18 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that open discussions, suggestions, and criticisms based on factual information concerning the new education reforms are of great imp... Read More


Motorcycle used in Dehiwala shooting found abandoned

Sri Lanka, July 18 -- The motorcycle suspected to have been used in the Dehiwala shooting incident this morning (18) has been found abandoned on the roadside in front of a temple on the Piliyandala al... Read More


Bangladesh Bank honours Sri Lankan bankers for foiling 2016 cyber heist

Sri Lanka, July 18 -- Bangladesh's central bank (Bangladesh Bank) hosted a special award ceremony to formally recognise officials from Sri Lanka's Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC (PABC) for their rol... Read More


White House says Trump diagnosed with vein condition after questions about bruises

Sri Lanka, July 18 -- Donald Trump is suffering from a chronic vein condition, the White House announced on Thursday, after days of speculation regarding photographs showing bruising on the US preside... Read More


EU warns of 'grant scam' targeting young Sri Lankan entrepreneurs

Sri Lanka, July 18 -- The European Union in Sri Lanka and the Maldives has issued an alert warning of a scam by an individual impersonating an official from the European Union (EU), claiming to provid... Read More


Rajitha's anticipatory bail application rejected

Sri Lanka, July 18 -- An anticipatory bail application filed by former Minister Rajitha Senaratne, seeking his release on anticipatory bail before he is arrested by the Bribery Commission, was on Frid... Read More


Sri Lanka's Central Bank imposes new caps on vehicle loan ratios

Sri Lanka, July 18 -- In a decisive move to strengthen macroprudential policy and mitigate systemic financial risks, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), acting as the Macroprudential Authority, has ... Read More


Sri Lanka to hold virtual talks with US Trade Representative on tariff reduction

Sri Lanka, July 18 -- The Ministry of Finance has initiated ongoing discussions aimed at reducing the trade tariffs proposed to be imposed by the United States on exports from Sri Lanka. Accordingly,... Read More