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Two wild elephants, including a calf, were electrocuted after becoming entangled in an illegally rigged electric fence erected around aContinue Reading The post Two elephants, including calf, killed by illegal electric fence in Maligawila…

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has carried out a raid on a supermarket in the Kollupitiya area over the saleContinue Reading The post Kollupitiya supermarket raided over improper labelling of imported goods appeared first on Newswire.

An investigation has been launched after the body of an unidentified man was found washed ashore along the Uswetakeiyawa beachContinue Reading The post Body of unidentified man found on Uswetakeiyawa beach appeared first on Newswire.

A historic cultural milestone was achieved in Colombo today as more than 5,000 Bharatanatyam dancers came together to set aContinue Reading The post More than 5,000 Bharatanatyam dancers set Guinness World Record in Colombo appeared first…

The impact of the developing El Niño weather phenomenon on Sri Lanka is expected to be minimal, despite forecasts ofContinue Reading The post Will El Niño affect Sri Lanka? Here’s what experts say appeared first on Newswire.

The “Clean Manning” programme to clean the premises of the Peliyagoda Manning Market, Sri Lanka’s oldest and principal wholesale marketContinue Reading The post “Clean Manning” programme launched at Peliyagoda Manning Market appeared first…

A large consignment of 42 motorcycle chassis and engines was seized in Kuliyapitiya following a police operation based on intelligenceContinue Reading The post Container carrying 42 motorcycle chassis and engines seized in Kuliyapitiya…

The Ministry of Health and Mass Media has launched a series of training programmes aimed at equipping healthcare workers withContinue Reading The post Health workers to receive training on tobacco use prevention appeared first on Newswire.

Two individuals identified as associates of organised crime and drug trafficking networks, including Modara Chathura—brother of Modara Nipun—and Blomendal Sanka,Continue Reading The post Two organised crime suspects deported from Abu Dhabi…

The Department of Meteorology has issued a strong wind and rough sea warning for sea areas extending from Kalpitiya toContinue Reading The post Warning for strong winds and rough seas along southern and western coasts appeared first on…