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Sri Lanka reports 289 wild elephant deaths in 10 months, with causes unknown in 95 cases

Sri Lanka, Nov. 6 -- A total of 289 wild elephants died in Sri Lanka between January 1 and October 23, 2026, according to the latest figures from the Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWC). The ci... Read More


Gunshot-injured elephant in Seeppukulama receives fourth veterinary treatment

Sri Lanka, Nov. 6 -- Wildlife officials have administered a fourth round of veterinary care to a wild elephant found with a gunshot wound to its front leg in the Seeppukulama area. The Department of ... Read More


Three charter flights bring nearly 540 Polish visitors to Sri Lanka in one day

Sri Lanka, Nov. 6 -- Sri Lanka received a group of nearly 540 Polish holidaymakers on Friday, with three charter aircraft arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport as part of a seasonal programme... Read More


Lawmakers express concern over tyre import barriers risking market duopoly

Sri Lanka, Nov. 6 -- Sri Lankan lawmakers raised concerns over potential market favouritism and duopolistic exploitation after the government moved to impose technical import barriers on tyres without... Read More


Woman arrested over Rs. 70 million illegal assets transaction

Sri Lanka, Nov. 6 -- A 49-year-old woman was arrested by the Illegal Assets Investigation Division over four bank accounts through which transactions exceeding Rs. 70 million took place, allegedly inv... Read More


Extradited criminal 'Kaiwaru Muthu' detained for 72 hours after airport arrest

Sri Lanka, Nov. 6 -- A notorious organized crime figure, Manoj Muthukumara, alias 'Kaiwaru Muthu', has been detained for 72 hours following his extradition from Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The sus... Read More


Heavy traffic congestion reported on expressway between Athurugiriya and Kothalawala interchanges

Sri Lanka, Nov. 6 -- Heavy traffic congestion has been reported along the section of the expressway between the Athurugiriya and Kothalawala interchanges. Authorities stated that the delay is due to ... Read More


Severe traffic congestion hits Colombo Fort and surrounding main roads

Sri Lanka, Nov. 6 -- Heavy rainfall has triggered severe traffic congestion across all major roads in and around Colombo Fort. The continuous downpours have disrupted vehicle movement along key acces... Read More


Sri Lanka's official reserve assets up 3.2% in October

Sri Lanka, Nov. 6 -- Sri Lanka's official reserve assets increased by 3.2 percent in October 2026, according to the latest figures released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. Official reserve assets r... Read More


Signal failure causes train delays from Colombo Fort and Maradana

Sri Lanka, Nov. 6 -- The Railway Department announced that train services operating out of Colombo Fort and Maradana railway stations are facing delays following a breakdown in the signalling system. ... Read More