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Government plans joint military-wildlife operation to protect elephants and reduce human-elephant conflict

Sri Lanka, Oct. 25 -- The Sri Lankan government has decided to launch a special joint operation involving the Department of Wildlife Conservation and the three armed forces to strengthen the protectio... Read More


Suspect arrested with over 21 kg of heroin

Sri Lanka, Oct. 25 -- The Police Narcotics Bureau arrested a suspect with over 21 kg of heroin valued at nearly Rs.500 million in the Samurdhi Mawatha area along the Katana-Giriulla Road. Police stat... Read More


Bay of Bengal depression intensifies as met department warns of heavy rains and strong winds

Sri Lanka, Oct. 25 -- The Department of Meteorology announces that the low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal near the North Andaman Islands developed into a depression and will intensify further in... Read More


Navy recovers record drug haul worth over Rs.11.8 billion in Matara

Sri Lanka, Oct. 25 -- The Navy states that the total weight of the drug consignment discovered early yesterday morning at the Thalalla beach in Matara reaches 561.705 kg, with an overall value exceedi... Read More


Sri Lanka tourist arrivals surpass 1.8 million mark this year

Sri Lanka, Oct. 25 -- Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka surpassed 1.8 million between January 1 and October 22 this year, according to the latest data released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authori... Read More


Harin Fernando calls for youth empowerment and stronger India-Sri Lanka ties

Sri Lanka, Oct. 25 -- Former Sri Lankan Tourism Minister Harin Fernando delivered the keynote address at the NavaDisha Global Dialogue on Justice and Reintegration, held at EMIR Business School in Kar... Read More


Upper Kotmale spill gate remains open following heavy rainfall in catchment areas

Sri Lanka, Oct. 25 -- Engineers in charge of the Upper Kotmale reservoir state that one spill gate remains open due to continuous heavy rainfall across its catchment areas. Authorities opened the spi... Read More


Hiru Seela Paramitha Poya programme underway in Seruwawila

Sri Lanka, Oct. 25 -- The Hiru Seela Paramitha religious programme, organised by the Hiru Media Network to mark Vap Full Moon Poya Day, takes place at the historic Seruwawila Mangala Ancient Temple to... Read More


Five containers of highly concentrated nitric acid discovered following Defence Ministry tip-off

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- Sri Lanka Customs said it discovered five containers carrying highly concentrated nitric acid following information received through the Ministry of Defence. Speaking at a press... Read More


Satyagraha seeking Gnanasara Thera's release enters ninth day amid court proceedings

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- A satyagraha launched by a group of Maha Sangha at Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo, demanding the release of Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera, General Secretary of the Bo... Read More