Another wild elephant found dead
The carcass of a wild elephant has been discovered in a paddy field near the Karametiya Tank, which falls under the Thanamalwila, Hambegamuwa Police Division. According to reports, Wildlife officers had administered treatment to this elephant on several occasions; however,…
Overseas tour : Ranil’s private secretary reports to CID
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s private secretary, Sandra Perera, has been summoned before the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) today. Perera arrived before the CID this morning to record a statement in connection with a probe into an overseas visit made using…
Wimal Weerawansa, at a press conference, played multiple old speeches of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake opposing casinos — questions the President’s double standards for now supporting their opening while in office.
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ASPI crosses 20,000 mark during morning trade
The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) today surpassed the 20,000-point mark for the first time in history. According to the CSE, the milestone was achieved within just 10 minutes of the Colombo Stock Exchange…
Two-year-old girl found alive in suitcase in NZ
A two-year-old girl has been found alive in a suitcase stored in a bus luggage compartment in New Zealand. The bus driver noticed movement inside the bag during a planned stop in Kaiwaka – 60 miles north of Auckland –…
Heritage Sites : New decision on access for Local and Foreign children
The Government has approved to allow free access to non-ticketed heritage sites for local children under the age of 18, and to issue entry passes under limited conditions for foreign children under 18. According to the Central Cultural Fund, this…
Above 50 mm of rain expected in some provinces today
Several spells of showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-Western provinces and Galle and Matara districts, according to the Department of Meteorology. Cloudy skies can be expected over Northern and North-Central provinces, while showers or thundershowers will…
Brothel disguised as massage center raided in Madivela
Mirihana Police have raided an alleged brothel operating under the guise of a massage center in the Madivela area on the night of August 3. Five individuals were taken into custody during the operation, including the manager of the establishment,…
Man killed in Marawila beachside altercation
Marawila Police have launched an investigation following a fatal altercation reported on the night of August 3 at the Mudukatuwa beach area. Police said a clash between two groups escalated, resulting in a stabbing incident that left two individuals injured….
Govt says proposal to abolish MPs’ pensions will go ahead
Trade Minister Vasantha Samarasinghe says the government will proceed with the proposed abolition of pensions for Members of Parliament, reaffirming that reducing privileges granted to politicians remains a key objective of the current administration. Responding to recent remarks made by…