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Elderly siblings killed in wild elephant attack in Aralaganwila

Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- A 75-year-old woman died on the spot, while her 72-year-old brother succumbed to injuries at Polonnaruwa Hospital after being attacked by a wild elephant in the Weheragama area o... Read More


Ven. Gallelle Sumanasiri Thero resigns as Rajarata University Chancellor

Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- Ven. Dr. Gallelle Sumanasiri Thero, who was appointed as the Chancellor of Rajarata University on February 10, has resigned from the position. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake... Read More


President vows to eradicate underworld links in state institutions

Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake told Parliament that investigations have revealed underworld influence within certain state institutions responsible for public security. He as... Read More


Ganemulla Sanjeewa killing - further details emerge of the plot

Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- The Police Special Task Force has recovered the black European suit worn by the shooter who disguised himself as a lawyer to assassinate criminal gang member Ganemulla Sanjeewa. ... Read More


Body with suspected gunshot wounds found on Uswetakeiyawa beach

Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- A body with suspected gunshot wounds was discovered on the Uswetakeiyawa beach in Ja-Ela, police said. Investigations are underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the... Read More


Students hospitalized due to extreme heat in Galaha

Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- Several students practicing sports at a school in Galaha were admitted to the Galaha Regional Hospital after suffering from intense heat exposure. Two students in critical condi... Read More


Negombo police officer arrested over Ganemulla Sanjeewa shooting

Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- A police officer from the Negombo Police Station has been arrested on suspicion of involvement in the shooting of criminal gang leader Ganemulla Sanjeewa. The suspect, a 25-year... Read More


Kashyap Patel confirmed for top spot at FBI

Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- The Senate voted 51-49 to confirm Kash Patel as the next director of the FBI on Thursday afternoon, with every Democrat opposing the nomination and two Republicans, Sen. Lisa Mur... Read More


Sri Lanka's first 'Water Battery' project by CEB

Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) is moving forward with Sri Lanka's first 'Water Battery,' the 600 MW Maha Oya Pumped Storage Hydropower Project. The project aims to store exc... Read More


Gayan Wickramathilake arrested and brought to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- Gayan Wickramathilake, who managed the database of 'OnmaxDT,' has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Dubai over his alleged involvement in a fraudule... Read More