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Two suspects remanded over shooting of Kawanthissa tusker

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- The Mahawa Magistrate's Court has ordered the remand of two individuals arrested on suspicion of shooting Kawanthissa tusker, until the 28th of this month. Published by HT Digit... Read More


Permission sought for one-hour power cuts on three evenings

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- Sri Lanka's National System Operator moved for power cuts over three days, on the 19th, 20th and 21st, and sought approval from the Public Utilities Commission and the subject mi... Read More


UNP issues statement over failure to give Thai Deputy PM a diplomatic reception

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- The United National Party issued a statement over the failure to accord a diplomatic reception or security to the Thai Deputy Prime Minister, who attended the ceremony to unveil ... Read More


Man remanded for killing mother who stopped him selling TV for drug money

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- A 29-year-old man was remanded until the 30th over the killing of his mother, who died after she tried to stop him taking the family television to sell it to buy drugs. The Watt... Read More


Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa pays tribute to Kavanthissa tusker

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has shared an emotional tribute on his Facebook page following the death of Kawanthissa, a majestic tusker regarded as a living symbol deeply i... Read More


Ravana falls flows spectacularly amid increased tourist arrivals

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- Ravana Falls, located along the Wellawaya-Bandarawela road, has been flowing spectacularly over the past few days, with its scenic beauty captured on camera. A large number of l... Read More


Court orders reasoned post-mortem report and formal investigation into Kavantissa's death

Sri Lanka, Oct. 18 -- The Galgamuwa Magistrate's Court has ordered veterinary officers to submit a reasoned post-mortem report on the death of Kavantissa, the wild tusker, and directed the Meegalewa W... Read More


Man arrested with firearms, grenades and nearly 4,000 rounds of ammunition

Sri Lanka, Oct. 18 -- A 38-year-old suspect was arrested by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) after a cache of firearms, live hand grenades and a large quantity of ammunition was discovered inside a c... Read More


Showers expected across most parts of Sri Lanka today

Sri Lanka, Oct. 18 -- The Department of Meteorology says showers or thundershowers are likely at scattered locations across most parts of the island after 1 p.m. today (18). The department warns that... Read More


Sajith Premadasa condemns alleged attack on monks at Viharamahadevi Park

Sri Lanka, Oct. 18 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has strongly condemned an alleged attack on Buddhist clergy who were chanting Pirith at Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo. In a statement, he sai... Read More