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Sigiriya Police promise action following viral elephant assault video

Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- The Sigiriya Police assured that legal action will be taken against a mahout accused of brutally assaulting a tourist safari elephant named Rani in Sigiriya, after video footage o... Read More


Illegal electric traps threaten wild elephants in Ibbagamuwa

Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- More than 10 illegal electric traps allegedly connected to the main power supply were set up in the Welgala area of Ibbagamuwa, posing a severe threat to wild elephants, including... Read More


Kurunegala-Dambulla and Southern Expressway extensions to begin in Dec.

Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- Construction of the first stages of the Kurunegala-Dambulla Expressway extension and the Southern Expressway extension to Ingiriya will commence in the first week of December 2026... Read More


Liquor prices increase following glass production cost surge

Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- Liquor prices rose from 1 November due to higher manufacturing costs for empty bottles, according to manufacturing companies. The price of an empty 750ml bottle rose to Rs. 160, ... Read More


RMV data on 9 Mn vehicles seized by Walaana in four-day operation

Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- A joint operation involving the Walaana Anti-Corruption Strike Force and several other institutions has resulted in the seizure of data relating to 9 million vehicles as part of a... Read More


PUCSL halves proposed 4Q electricity tariff hike to 1.46% after rejecting unverified costs

Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka has initiated the electricity tariff review for the fourth quarter of 2026. While initial submissions from licensees pointed toward a... Read More


Hambantota Port clarifies damage from lightning-triggered vehicle fire

Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- A fire triggered by a lightning strike on a vehicle on October 31st was successfully extinguished by the emergency response unit of the Hambantota International Port, according to... Read More


Digital literacy rises to 72.5% in Sri Lanka, while computer literacy remains lower

Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- Sri Lanka's digital literacy rate reaches 72.5%, while computer literacy stands at 38.1%. The Department of Census and Statistics under the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Econ... Read More


Two arrested over pyramid scheme in Negombo

Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- Two individuals were arrested in Negombo on suspicion of involvement in a pyramid financial fraud. The suspects were apprehended yesterday (3) following an investigation into a c... Read More


Fire breaks out at tire shop in Katugastota

Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- A sudden fire broke out today at a tire shop located in the Kudugala area of Katugastota. The Fire Services Department stated that steps were taken to immediately dispatch two fi... Read More