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WILD ELEPHANT ATTACKS PILGRIM BUS

Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- A private bus carrying a group of pilgrims was attacked by a wild elephant on the Sithulpawwa-Kirinda road this morning, September 21. The elephant caused damage to the bus, bu... Read More


ACTING CUSTODIAN APPOINTED FOR KATARAGAMA DEVALAYA

Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- Arachchige Thilina Madhushanka, the custodian of the Devinuwara Utpalawarna Sri Vishnu Maha Devalaya, has been appointed as the acting custodian of the Ruhunu Maha Kataragama De... Read More


CHINA'S MILITARY PARADE OFFERS A STARK MESSAGE TO SRI LANKA, SAYS FORMER NAVY CHIEF OF STAFF

Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- China's grand military parade in Tiananmen Square on September 3, marking the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, was a display of precision and power. The spe... Read More


COMMANDO REGIMENT PASSING OUT PARADE HELD IN KUDA OYA

Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- A passing out parade for 85 officers and other ranks who successfully completed their training was held yesterday, September 20, at the Commando Regiment Training School in Uva ... Read More


ORGANIZED CRIME FIGURE ARRESTED WITH LARGE DRUG HAUL

Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- An alleged organised crime figure and drug trafficker known as 'Potta Amila' has been arrested along with three of his close associates. Moragahahena Police arrested the group ... Read More


MAHINDA RAJAPAKSA REFLECTS ON THE POWER OF PUBLIC SUPPORT

Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has stated that a person with the love of the people has the strength to face any challenge. He added that religious blessings provide a spiri... Read More


KARANDENIYA PRADESHIYA SABHA CHAIRMAN DIES AT 47

Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- Mahil Rangajeewa Munasinghe, the Chairman of the Karandeniya Pradeshiya Sabha, has passed away this morning at the age of 47. He reportedly collapsed around 6:00 a.m. while out... Read More


NEW LICENCE FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORT DRIVERS BY YEAR END

Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- Transport Minister Bimal Ratnayake says all drivers of public transport services will have to obtain a new 'Public Transport Licence' (PT) by December 31. Speaking at a meeting... Read More


AIRPORT IMMIGRATION SYSTEM BACK ONLINE

Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- The immigration computer system at Katunayake Airport is now fully operational again. The system, which broke down at 1:45 p.m. yesterday, was restored at 4:15 p.m., after bein... Read More


COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO INVESTIGATE PETTAH FIRE

Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- A committee has been appointed to investigate the fire that broke out at an electronics store on First Cross Street in Pettah yesterday afternoon. The committee will be headed ... Read More