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Elderly giraffe dies at Dehiwala Zoo

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- An elderly female giraffe at the Dehiwala National Zoological Gardens died last night, the Department of National Zoological Gardens said. The giraffe was approaching 30 years o... Read More


Crosstalk in Parliament over proposed meeting of MPs, BASL tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- A crosstalk arose in Parliament today on the proposed meeting of a delegation from the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) and Members of Parliament with Leader of the House Bima... Read More


'Guardians' programme promotes responsible care for street animals

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- The "Guardians" programme, launched to encourage the public to care for street animals while taking responsibility for their health and welfare, is being introduced as a communit... Read More


No threat of another bankruptcy, Deputy Minister responds to Ranil

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe has rejected former President Ranil Wickremesinghe's warning that Sri Lanka could face another economic crisis after 2028, saying there is ... Read More


All controversial matters in PTA amended in new Bill: Nalinda

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- The Government has amended all the controversial matters existing in the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act such as the definition of the word "terrorism" when th... Read More


BASL to brief MPs on failure to fill judges' vacancies in SC and AC

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- A delegation of Bar Association Members will brief MPs on the failure to fill the existing judges' vacancies in the Supreme Court and the Appeal Court, Opposition Leader Sajith P... Read More


Sri Lankan refugees in India allowed to return: Minister

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- The Cabinet has decided to allow Sri Lankan refugees to be domiciled in India to return to the island without any obstacles, Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala told Parl... Read More


Seat belt law to be strictly enforced on expressways from September 19

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- Police have warned that the requirement for all passengers travelling in vehicles on Sri Lanka's expressways to wear seat belts will be strictly enforced from September 19. Addr... Read More


22 illegal structures demolished along Ahangama beach strip

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- Authorities demolished at least 22 unauthorized structures, including several beachside restaurants and cafes, along the Ahangama beach strip yesterday. Police said the demoliti... Read More


Passenger drones could cost US$20-30 per trip from BIA to Colombo

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- Tourists arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport could potentially travel to hotels in Colombo by passenger drone for an estimated fare of US$20-30 per trip under a propos... Read More