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Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa pays tribute to Kavanthissa tusker

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has shared an emotional tribute on his Facebook page following the death of Kawanthissa, a majestic tusker regarded as a living symbol deeply i... Read More


Ravana falls flows spectacularly amid increased tourist arrivals

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- Ravana Falls, located along the Wellawaya-Bandarawela road, has been flowing spectacularly over the past few days, with its scenic beauty captured on camera. A large number of l... Read More


Court orders reasoned post-mortem report and formal investigation into Kavantissa's death

Sri Lanka, Oct. 18 -- The Galgamuwa Magistrate's Court has ordered veterinary officers to submit a reasoned post-mortem report on the death of Kavantissa, the wild tusker, and directed the Meegalewa W... Read More


Man arrested with firearms, grenades and nearly 4,000 rounds of ammunition

Sri Lanka, Oct. 18 -- A 38-year-old suspect was arrested by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) after a cache of firearms, live hand grenades and a large quantity of ammunition was discovered inside a c... Read More


Showers expected across most parts of Sri Lanka today

Sri Lanka, Oct. 18 -- The Department of Meteorology says showers or thundershowers are likely at scattered locations across most parts of the island after 1 p.m. today (18). The department warns that... Read More


Sajith Premadasa condemns alleged attack on monks at Viharamahadevi Park

Sri Lanka, Oct. 18 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has strongly condemned an alleged attack on Buddhist clergy who were chanting Pirith at Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo. In a statement, he sai... Read More


Islandwide power supply restored

Sri Lanka, Oct. 18 -- The islandwide power outage that occurred yesterday is fully restored. However, authorities have yet to announce the exact cause of the breakdown. Energy Minister Anura Karunat... Read More


First-ever Sri Lankan Police STF contingent departs for Haiti on UN Mission

Sri Lanka, Oct. 18 -- Marking a significant milestone in the history of the Sri Lanka Police, the first contingent of 45 members of the Police Special Task Force (STF) departed for Haiti on the 16th t... Read More


Army deploys 30 personnel to search 'Agbo'

Sri Lanka, Oct. 18 -- The Sri Lanka Army has deployed a special team to assist in the search for the tusker Agbo. A team of 30 Army personnel is conducting search operations alongside wildlife office... Read More


Final rites of Most Venerable Kappetiyagoda Sirivimala Thera on Wednesday

Sri Lanka, Oct. 18 -- Final rites of Most Venerable Kappetiyagoda Sirivimala Thera, Deputy Chief Prelate of the Ramanna Sect and Chief Incumbent of the Getambe Rajopavanaramaya in Kandy is scheduled t... Read More