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26-year-old man wrestles with crocodile to escape deadly attack

SriLanka, Sept. 11 -- A 26-year-old man from Madagalla, Polpithigama, narrowly escaped death after being attacked by a crocodile while taking his usual evening bath at the Halmillagollawewa tank. Rat... Read More


Sri Lanka cannot wait for next crisis to build reserves: Central Bank

SriLanka, Sept. 11 -- Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe yesterday delivered a strong case for Sri Lanka to build adequate foreign reserve buffers during favourable times, warning that wai... Read More


Nelum Wewa fire did not destroy 2,000 kumbuk trees

SriLanka, Sept. 11 -- The Forest Conservation Department has denied reports that more than 2,000 kumbuk trees were destroyed in a fire at the old Eluwakkulam Nelum Wewa bordering the Wilpattu National... Read More


Live photos coming for new SIM registrations

SriLanka, Sept. 11 -- The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) is preparing to introduce stricter regulations for the issuance and use of mobile SIM cards amid a rise in crimi... Read More


President cannot exercise executive power for self-interest: Supreme Court

SriLanka, Sept. 11 -- The Supreme Court, while invalidating the Presidential pardon granted to Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galagoda Atte Gnanasara Thera by former President Maithripala... Read More


Today marks the 29th Death Anniversary of Alhaj M. A. Bakeer Markar The Legacy of M. A. Bakeer Markar

Sri Lanka, Sept. 10 -- The life and times of Alhaj M. A. Bakeer Markar is the lasting legacy from which generations to come may ponder and learn lessons. The most significant feature of the legacy h... Read More


The lure of surfing at Arugam Bay

Sri Lanka, Sept. 10 -- The event is scheduled to take place from September 10 to September 12 at the Arugam Bay Main Point. This tournament is conducted under two categories: the National Championship... Read More


Vietjet's three-day 9.9 sale offers fares from US$90 on flights to Vietnam

Sri Lanka, Sept. 10 -- The sale runs from 22:30 on 7 September to 21:30 on 10 September 2026 (Sri Lanka time), with the promotional Eco fares available across Vietnam domestic and international routes... Read More


Power struggles that ruined the UNP

Sri Lanka, Sept. 10 -- When the United National Party (UNP) celebrated its 80th anniversary last Sunday, it did not appear that anyone considered it a major political event in the country. Had they ... Read More


Sri Lanka's uphill battle to combat wildlife crimes

Sri Lanka, Sept. 10 -- A recent video of a poacher waiting for his kill inside Yala National Park exposed the harrowing realities that happen even within Protected Areas. The video was captured by a s... Read More