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Climate forum launches focus on elephant, leopard protection

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- The Sri Lanka Parliamentary Forum on Climate has decided to prioritise issues affecting elephants and leopards as part of its efforts to address the impacts of climate change on w... Read More


Special trains to operate for Vesak pilgrims

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- The Railway Department has announced the operation of several special train services on May 30 and 31 to facilitate travel during the Vesak Full Moon Poya holidays. The departmen... Read More


Rupee falls sharply against US Dollar

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- The Sri Lankan Rupee recorded a sharp depreciation against the US Dollar today (29), with both buying and selling rates increasing by more than Rs. 4 compared to Wednesday's excha... Read More


Trial in Namal's Krrish case to commence on July 7

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- The Colombo High Court today fixed July 7, 2026, for the commencement of the trial in the case filed against Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa over the controversial Krrish transact... Read More


PM urges unity for peaceful Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, May 28 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, in her message marking Eid-ul-Adha or the Hajji Festival, called on all citizens to rise above differences and work together in unity and so... Read More


New species of Spiny mouse discovered in Sri Lanka's Dumbara mountain range

Sri Lanka, May 28 -- A new species of spiny mouse has been discovered in Sri Lanka's Puwakpitiya Valley in the Dumbara (Knuckles) Mountain Range, adding to the island's rich record of endemic biodiver... Read More


Rehabilitation work commences on Uma Ela irrigation project

Sri Lanka, May 28 -- The Irrigation Department has commenced permanent rehabilitation work on the Uma Ela Great Irrigation Project at a cost of Rs. 228.6 million, aiming to provide long-term relief to... Read More


President to get tough on indisciplined monks

Sri Lanka, May 28 -- Claiming that he is prepared to take action against any moves to destroy Buddhism even within the Buddhist clergy, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said yesterday the government... Read More


'Aliya Wetunu Wewa' forest to be declared reserve under Wanaspathi Programme

Sri Lanka, May 28 -- Coinciding with World Environment Day, another phase of the "Wanaspathi" National Programme, dedicated to protecting elephant habitats and wildlife across Sri Lanka is scheduled t... Read More


7-year-old boy wanted to see parents in Colombo found alone at Hatton bus stand

Sri Lanka, May 28 -- A seven-year-old schoolboy who had reportedly planned to travel alone to Colombo to meet his parents was rescued by police after being found waiting at the Hatton bus stand. The ... Read More