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Probe launched after poisoning of 10 dogs in Kalawewa

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- A disturbing incident involving the poisoning of 10 dogs in the Kalawewa area yesterday has triggered widespread public outrage and prompted swift intervention by animal welfare... Read More


Sri Lanka to retain QR fuel system indefinitely amid global oil uncertainty

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- Against the backdrop of fluctuating global fuel prices, Sri Lanka has decided to continue with the QR code system for the rationalisation of fuel distribution indefinitely, an o... Read More


Controversy erupts over alleged "no dog removal" directive linked to "Aloka" initiative

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- A heated controversy has emerged after the Animal Welfare Coalition (AWC) claimed that a special notice had been issued to police and local government authorities saying that "n... Read More


President backs 'Walk for Peace' initiative across Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has expressed his full support for the "Walk for Peace" journey, which officially commenced in Sri Lanka today (April 21). In a message share... Read More


Rs. 1.2 bn allocated to compensate farmers affected by Nilwala salt barrier

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board says that Rs. 1,200 million has been allocated under the 2026 Budget to compensate farmers for crop damage caused by the saltwater ... Read More


Apostolic Nuncio stresses forgiveness for Easter Sunday attackers

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- Apostolic Nuncio (Vatican Ambassador to Sri Lanka) Monsignor Andrez Jozwowlez today stressed the need for forgiveness for the Easter Sunday attackers, while noting that forgiven... Read More


AWC urges Vietnamese monk to fast-track delayed animal welfare act

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- The Animal Welfare Coalition (AWC) has issued an appeal to Vietnamese monk Venerable Pannakara Thera urging immediate intervention to expedite the long-delayed Animal Welfare Ac... Read More


Get the assistance of a foreign Central Bank to probe NDB issue: Ravi K

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake should intervene and get the assistance of any foreign Central Bank to carry out a forensic audit to conduct a probe on Rs 13.2 billion fraud ... Read More


Chaotic weather grips Sri Lanka with rain and heat warnings

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- Sri Lanka is expected to experience a mix of wet and warm conditions, creating a hybrid climate across the island, the Department of Meteorology said. According to the departme... Read More


Youth arrested over fake bank website scam

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- A 22-year-old suspect from Minuwangoda has been arrested over an alleged financial fraud involving a counterfeit website imitating a private bank, Sri Lanka Police said. The ar... Read More