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University issues warning following leopard sightings

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- The University of Peradeniya has issued an urgent security alert following several leopard sightings across the campus and its veterinary faculty farms. The Office of Vice-Chanc... Read More


Young boy dies after falling into unprotected well

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- A 10-year-old boy lost his life after falling into an unprotected cultivation well in the Kiribamunegama Yaya area of the Polpithigama police division. The incident occurred yest... Read More


PM Harini visits Manila

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya departed for an official visit to Manila, Philippines, following an invitation from the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The visit aligns with p... Read More


Resplendent Nadungamuwe Raja replica to be unveiled as national treasure

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- The replica of the highly revered Nadungamuwe Raja tusker, officially designated as a national treasure, will be unveiled tomorrow at the National Museum of Natural History in Co... Read More


Two youths die in motorcycle collisions

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- Police Headquarters reported that two 20-year-old men lost their lives yesterday (08) following road collisions in two separate areas of the island. Notably, both incidents occur... Read More


DMT data managed by staff lacking IT expertise

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- Officers managing the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) data system lack adequate computer knowledge, according to revelations made during a Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) m... Read More


Former MP Sajin Vass arrested

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- Former Member of Parliament Sajin de Vass Gunawardena was arrested by Bribery Commission officers regarding allegations of earning 243.8 million rupees in illegal assets. The Co... Read More


Government accused of using Middle East crisis to mask coal losses

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- The government is attempting to cover up financial losses from a major coal scam by blaming the Middle East conflict and rising crude oil prices for a proposed electricity tariff... Read More


Motorcyclist dies following wild elephant attack

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- A 23-year-old motorcyclist died after being attacked by a wild elephant on the Habarana-Trincomalee road earlier today (09). Habarana Police confirmed the fatality occurred after... Read More


CEB unions launch strike over restructure

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- 25 electricity trade unions commenced a strike today (09) to protest several issues, including the failure to issue formal appointment letters to employees assigned to new compan... Read More