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Thai government moves to bring back 2 gifted elephants from Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- The Thai government is set to hold talks with Sri Lanka on October 28 to bring back two elephants that were gifted by Thailand, following reports of poor living conditions and al... Read More


Weligama PS Chairman's murder is a result of conflict among criminals, says Minister of Public Security

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Ananda Wijepala, stated in Parliament last afternoon (22) that the murder of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Lasantha Wi... Read More


Tensions erupt in Nawalapitiya over sealing of shops

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- A tense situation unfolded yesterday (22) in Nawalapitiya after the Nawalapitiya Urban Council (UC) attempted to collect nearly Rs. 150 million in rent arrears from shop owners a... Read More


Cabinet approves immediate appointment of new Surveyor General

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for the immediate appointment of N. K. U. Rohana as the new Surveyor General of the Survey Department of Sri Lanka. Rohana previous... Read More


Cabinet approves appointments to national planning and survey departments

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved two key appointments to fill vacancies created by recent retirements in the public service. K. T. I. Premaratne, an officer of the Special ... Read More


Galle-Beliatta railway line blocked by fallen tree

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- A tree fell across the main Galle-Beliatta railway line in the Katugoda area, disrupting train services on the coastal route, the Railway Department stated. The Sagarika train, ... Read More


Bandaragama National School student dies in collision with bus

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- A student from Bandaragama National School who was riding a motorcycle died yesterday (22) after colliding with an SLTB bus in the Kothalawala area of Bandaragama, according to B... Read More


Father dies after Diwali drinking spree leads to family dispute

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- A dispute between a father, mother, and son after they drank toddy together on Diwali day resulted in the father's death, according to Galagedara Police. The event occurred in t... Read More


Iconic Nuwara Eliya Post Office decaying as roof leaks, Department criticised for neglect

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- The roof of the historic Nuwara Eliya Post Office is in a dilapidated state and is leaking in the rain. This situation causes difficulty for postal workers, as well as local and... Read More


Department of National Museums criticized for 'uneconomical' ticket printing

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- The National Audit Office observed that the Department of National Museums spent over 4.2 million rupees between 2022 and 2024 to print tickets in large quantities, from 500 to 2... Read More