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Local and foreign tourists stranded in Wilpattu National Park rescued by wildlife officers

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- More than 30 local and foreign tourists who were visiting the Wilpattu National Park have been rescued by wildlife officers after being unable to return due to heavy rainfall and... Read More


Train derailment disrupts services along the Main Line

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- Rail operations along the Upcountry Railway Line have been disrupted due to a derailment, according to the Department of Railways. The department stated that the Intercity Expre... Read More


Landslide warnings issued for seven districts extended

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- Landslide warnings issued to residents of seven districts owing to incessant rains experienced in parts of the island have been extended. Accordingly, landslide warnings issued ... Read More


Israel strikes southern Gaza, accusing Hamas of 'bold violation of ceasefire'

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- The Israeli army launched airstrikes in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip on Sunday despite a ceasefire agreement with Hamas, local media said. Israel's public broadcaster KAN sa... Read More


Sri Lanka's Yevan David wins Rookie Trophy, places 2nd overall in 2025 Euroformula Open

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- Sri Lanka's Yevan David on Sunday re-wrote history by winning the Rookie Championship title and second place overall in the 2025 Euroformula Open Championship, becoming the first... Read More


Increase in rainfall expected after Tuesday: Met. Department

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- Rainfall is expected to increase after Tuesday (21), the Department of Meteorology stated. Director General Athula Karunanayake attributed this to atmospheric disturbances locat... Read More


Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith stresses the importance of spiritual development

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- Archbishop of Colombo His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith has emphasised that people must undergo spiritual development, calling on everyone to commit themselves to living in a... Read More


Twelve including nine children injured in Ragama bus accident

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- Twelve individuals, including nine children, have been injured in a bus accident reported in Batuwatta, Ragama. According to police, the incident took place while a group of sco... Read More


World-famous Louvre museum in Paris closed after robbery

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- A robbery has been reported at the Louvre Museum in Paris, prompting the immediate closure of the world-renowned cultural institution on Sunday. French Culture Minister Rachida ... Read More


Foreign national arrested for cultivating 'Kush' cannabis in rented house in Akmeemana

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- A Belarusian national has been apprehended for cultivating 'Kush' cannabis in a rented house in Akmeemana, police stated. The Galle District Crime Division arrested the individu... Read More