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Sajith calls for special task force and wildlife hospital to protect Sri Lanka's remaining tuskers

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has proposed setting up a dedicated task force to safeguard Sri Lanka's remaining tuskers, along with a specialised wildlife hospital, modern v... Read More


Sri Lanka aims to welcome five million international tourists annually by 2030

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- Speaking at the launch of the Gampaha District Tourism Promotion Strategic Plan in Negombo, Herath highlighted tourist safety as a major priority in the country's efforts to expa... Read More


Vidullanka and David Pieris commission 10 MW solar power plant in Ranna

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- Vidullanka PLC, in partnership with David Pieris Motor Company, has commissioned a 10 MW solar power plant in Ranna, marking another step in Sri Lanka's renewable energy developm... Read More


Sri Lanka's 2027 government expenditure to rise 12.6% to Rs. 4.99 trillion

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- Sri Lanka's total government expenditure is projected to increase 12.6% year-on-year to Rs. 4.993 trillion in 2027, from Rs. 4.434 trillion in 2026, with a sharp rise in capital ... Read More


SJB-controlled Pathahewaheta Pradeshiya Sabha suspended

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- Central Province Governor suspended the powers of Pathahewaheta Pradeshiya Sabha, which was under the control of Samagi Jana Balawegaya, by issuing a special gazette notification... Read More


Operative of underworld figure 'Welle Saranga arrested with firearm

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- Officers of the Western Province North Crimes Division arrested an operative of the alleged organised criminal and major drug trafficker 'Welle Saranga ', who was preparing to as... Read More


Proposed Bill replacing PTA could jeopardise GSP+ access, threaten garment exports

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- Sri Lanka's proposed law to replace the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) could jeopardise its access to a key European Union trade concession, with industry stakeholders warning... Read More


Sajith hails wildlife officers and tri-forces after Agbo is found

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said that it is a matter of great joy to receive good news, according to reliable wildlife sources, that the elephant named 'Agbo' is in good h... Read More


Metro Transit seeks removal from Athurugiriya land case, citing Kaduwela MC recommendation

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- Metro Transit Private Limited informed Kaduwela Magistrate Aruna Indrajith Buddhadasa today that the Kaduwela Municipal Council recommended the relevant land to them, in the case... Read More


Tusker 'Agbo' found in Nachchaduwa Reserve

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- Air Force and Department of Wildlife Conservation officers found the tusker named 'Agbo' in the Nachchaduwa reserve following a special joint search operation, the Secretary to t... Read More