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Conflicting figures on Sri Lanka's dog population presented in Parliament

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- A government minister and a deputy minister have presented conflicting figures in Parliament regarding Sri Lanka's total dog population. Speaking in Parliament yesterday (23), D... Read More


Bay of Bengal system likely to develop into cyclone by October 26, Met Department warns

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- The low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal in the vicinity of the North Andaman Islands is likely to develop into a depression by today (October 24), while remaining in the sam... Read More


Five-year-old child and father of two electrocuted by electric fence in Aralaganwila

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- A five-year-old child and a 41-year-old father of two died after coming into contact with an electric wire installed around a house to protect it from wild elephants in the Dayas... Read More


Sri Lanka developing plan to recruit highly qualified personnel into education system, says Prime Minister

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya says a systematic programme is being developed to bring highly qualified and skilled personnel into Sri Lanka's education system. She made ... Read More


Soldier killed, 11 injured in Army vehicle collision in Mannar

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- A soldier has died, and 11 others have been injured after an Army vehicle crashed into a palmyrah tree in the Kiliyankudiyiruppu area along the Mannar-Thalaimannar main road this... Read More


Agriculture Minister inspects dairy farms in Kotagala

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- Agriculture Minister K. D. Lal Kantha has visited the Hatton-Kotagala area to look into issues faced by local dairy farmers. During the visit, the Minister met dairy farmers ope... Read More


Sajith Premadasa says farmers have been left helpless despite promises by the government

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says Sri Lanka's farming community has been left in a state of extreme difficulty, despite having entrusted the country's leadership to the son... Read More


Suspect arrested in Mawanella with firearms

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- A suspect was arrested in the Kirigaha Junction area in Mawanella along with several weapons, including two pistols and a 12-bore firearm. The 34-year-old was arrested by the Ke... Read More


Unidentified body found on Kalutara beach

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- An unidentified body of a man believed to be around 50 years old has been found on the beach behind Kalutara Railway Station. Kalutara South Police said the body was discovered ... Read More


Japan invites Sri Lankans to design logo, marking 75 years of diplomatic relations

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- The Government of Japan announced a public logo design competition to commemorate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Sri Lanka in 2027. According to ... Read More