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Leopards roam Peradeniya Uni; Students urged to stay alert

Sri Lanka, July 31 -- Students and the staff of Peradeniya University are facing the danger of leopards that roam into the campus at night from the Hanthana hill range. A calf in the livestock farm r... Read More


26 retired police dogs to be auctioned in Kandy

Sri Lanka, July 31 -- Twenty-six retired police dogs attached to the Asgiriya Police Kennel Division will be auctioned to the public on August 1, police said. The dogs, which have served the Police D... Read More


Wilpattu National Park affected by drought

Sri Lanka, July 31 -- The Wilpattu National Park has turned into a parched up region owing to the prevailing drought with all water resources running dry. The Department of Wildlife has taken steps t... Read More


El Nino threat grows as Sri Lanka braces for climate risks

Sri Lanka, July 31 -- Sri Lanka must prepare for possible severe weather impacts from the developing El Nino climate phenomenon, which could trigger extreme weather conditions globally, a senior clima... Read More


Nation can only progress with young generation equipped with skills, vision: PM

Sri Lanka, July 31 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said that a nation and society can only progress with a generation of young people equipped with skills and vision, and that it is essential... Read More


One killed, five injured in wasp attack

Sri Lanka, July 31 -- A 61-year-old tea plantation worker was killed and five others were admitted to the Lindula Regional Hospital following a wasp attack on a group of workers employed at a tea plan... Read More


Sri Lanka's Credit Rating: Progress Worth Recognizing, But Growth Requires Much More - Former Diplomat Kananathan

Sri Lanka, July 31 -- S&P Global Ratings' decision early this week to affirm Sri Lanka's long-term and short-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings at CCC+/C, with a stable outlook, ... Read More


Strong winds, heavy rains in several areas today

Sri Lanka, July 31 -- The Meteorology Department issued a strong wind advisory for the Northern, North-Central, North-Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central Provinces and the Moneragala, Hambantota and Tri... Read More


Lalkantha asked me to keep silent on judges' retirement age issue: Lal Wijenayake

Sri Lanka, July 31 -- Senior lawyer Lal Wijenayake, a member of the Leadership Council, Executive Committee and National Operation Committee of the ruling National People's Power (NPP), said yesterday... Read More


Brazil to play India in first international break after FIFA World Cup 2026

Sri Lanka, July 31 -- Brazil will play friendlies against Australia and India in the first FIFA international break after the 2026 World Cup, the Brazilian federation confirmed on Wednesday. They wil... Read More