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53-year-old killed in wild elephant attack in Ambanpola

Sri Lanka, Aug. 17 -- An individual has died after being attacked by a wild elephant in the Ambanpola area. The victim, who sustained critical injuries in the elephant attack, was hospitalized and re... Read More


46-year-old attacked to death over personal dispute

Sri Lanka, Aug. 17 -- A person has been attacked to death with a sharp weapon and clubs in the Dunagaha area of Divulapitiya. Police said the attack was carried out by three individuals over a person... Read More


Tourist arrivals in August top 99,000

Sri Lanka, Aug. 17 -- A total of 99,406 tourists have arrived in the country thus far in August, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. According to data released by the... Read More


US-India trade talks scheduled for August called off, source says

Sri Lanka, Aug. 17 -- A planned visit by U.S. trade negotiators to New Delhi from August 25-29 has been called off, a source said, delaying talks on a proposed trade agreement and dashing hopes of rel... Read More


'Galu Kumari' Train Derailment: One railway track reopened for limited operations

Sri Lanka, Aug. 17 -- The Department of Railways states that restoration work is still underway on the 'Galu Kumari' express train, which derailed near the Ginthota Railway Station yesterday. The inc... Read More


Pension scheme for fishermen to be reintroduced next month

Sri Lanka, Aug. 17 -- The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board states that the fishermen's pension scheme is expected to be reintroduced starting next month. Chairman of the Board Premasiri Jasi... Read More


Deputy Minister of Defence visits USS Santa Barbara

Sri Lanka, Aug. 17 -- Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) visited the USS Santa Barbara (LCS), an Independence-class Littoral Combat Ship of the United States Navy, curren... Read More


Another 609 individuals nabbed during special island-wide police raids

Sri Lanka, Aug. 17 -- A total of 609 individuals have been arrested on suspicion of being involved in criminal activities and also over illicit liquor and drug-related offenses during a special island... Read More


Govt fully supports action taken against underworld figures: New IGP

Sri Lanka, Aug. 17 -- A more advanced strategy is now being implemented to suppress underworld crimes, replacing the existing approaches, according to Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weera... Read More


Nearly 700 suspects arrested in island-wide special operations

Sri Lanka, Aug. 16 -- A total of 689 suspects have been arrested during island-wide special operations within yesterday, police said. Among those arrested, 24 individuals directly involved in crimes ... Read More