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Dearth of domesticated elephants looms

Colombo, March 13 -- The Diyawadana Nilame of the Sri Dalada Maligawa Nilanga Dela who expressed concern about the shortage of domesticated elephants said that the number of domesticated elephants wou... Read More


Youth found murdered in Angunukolapelessa

Colombo, March 13 -- The body of a 23-year-old youth was found under a flyover at Kiriyagodella Junction in Angunukolapelessa. Police suspect that the youth has been murdered and his body dumped from... Read More


Fire doused at Colombo cosmetic shop

Colombo, March 13 -- The Fire Brigade has doused the fire that broke out at a cosmetic shop on Main Street near the Red Mosque in Colombo this morning, the CMC Fire Service Department said. They said... Read More


Doctor's strike at Anuradhapura Hospital called off

Colombo, March 13 -- The strike launched by the doctors at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital was called off this morning, GMOA deputy secretary Dr. Ajantha Rajakaruna said. He said the decision was ... Read More


Health professionals up in arms over alternative to 'Kasippu'

Colombo, March 13 -- Medical professionals have strongly opposed the Excise Department's plan to introduce a lower-priced alcohol product calling it a move that will fuel consumption rather than curb ... Read More


Only one linear accelerator out of order; Apeksha Hospital Director clarifies

Colombo, March 13 -- The Government Radiology Technologists Association has revealed that three out of the five linear accelerators used for treating cancer patients at the Maharagama Apeksha Hospital... Read More


Over 5,500 shops raided, 4,070 traders penalised for rice price violations

Colombo, March 13 -- More than 5,500 shops have been raided for selling rice above the maximum retail price as of March 12, and legal action has been taken against 4,070 traders for violations, the Co... Read More


Woman arrested at BIA in connection with murder of Buddhist monk

Colombo, March 13 -- A 24-year-old woman arriving from Dubai was arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in connection with the murder of a Buddhist monk at a temple in Wettewa in 2022. ... Read More


No change in raw rice price limits: CAA confirms

Colombo, March 13 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) announced today that no changes have been made to the maximum retail prices of raw rice. They said that reports have emerged of some rice mil... Read More


Perahera elephant attacks youth

Colombo, March 13 -- A man was injured after an elephant taken to parade in a perahera organised by a Kovil in Kotagala, Hatton, attacked him last night. The elephant attacked the man while he was at... Read More