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Man killed in wild elephant attack

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- A 50-year-old man was killed following a wild elephant attack in the Ranawaranawa area within the Lunugamvehera National Park last night (7). The victim has been identified as a f... Read More


Fishermen threaten islandwide strike

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- The continuous satyagraha launched by beach seine fishermen in front of the Presidential Secretariat entered its fourth consecutive day today (08). The protest, which began on th... Read More


Supreme Court upholds conviction in Police OIC assault case

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal filed by 20 defendants, including a former local politician, seeking to overturn rigorous imprisonment sentences handed down for the brut... Read More


Bribery Commission to investigate complaint against the Speaker

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has decided to launch an inquiry into a complaint filed by the suspended Deputy Secretary General of Pa... Read More


Illegal abortion clinic raided in Beruwala

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- Panadura Walana Anti-Corruption Unit raided an illegal abortion clinic operating behind the Beruwala Police Station this afternoon (08), resulting in the arrest of a doctor. Inve... Read More


Two arrested for stealing gold "Urna Roma" from Buddha statues

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- The Nawalapitiya Police arrested two suspects today (08) for allegedly breaking and stealing gold-plated "Urna Roma" located on the forehead of the Buddha statues across several t... Read More


Tourist arrivals surpass 300,000 mark

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- Foreign tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka exceeded 300,000 within the first few weeks of this year. According to the Tourism Development Authority, 317,381 tourists visited the island... Read More


Temporary decline in island-wide rainfall

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- A temporary reduction in the current rainy weather conditions is anticipated from today (08) until the 11th, according to the Department of Meteorology. Forecasts indicate that l... Read More


Police constable cites mental exhaustion

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- A constable at the Aluthgama Police station departed from duty after recording a formal note stating that continuous work without rest caused him severe mental distress. Reports ... Read More


Consumer groups call for controlled price on domestic gas

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- A controlled price for domestic gas is being requested by consumer organisations from the government, pointing out that such regulation is essential due to frequent inconsistencie... Read More