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Oscar-nominated British actress and Mines Advisory Group (MAG) Global Ambassador Rosamund Pike has highlighted the critical importance of humanitarian mineContinue Reading The post Rosamund Pike Calls for Landmine Clearance in Sri Lanka…

  Sri Lanka has lost one of its most iconic wild elephants, Kawanthissa, a majestic tusker whose towering presence andContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka mourns loss of iconic tusker Kawanthissa appeared first on Newswire.

Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading The post Today’s News Digest – October 16 appeared first on Newswire.

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says the ailing tusker Kavantissa has died, despite efforts by wildlife authorities and veterinary teams toContinue Reading The post Ailing tusker Kavantissa has died, says Opposition Leader Sajith…

Marking the first anniversary of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Museum at the FAO headquarters in Rome, the EmbassyContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka donates traditional Raksha Masks to FAO Museum in Rome to mark first…

The Sri Lanka Hajj Mission under the Department of Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs have issued an urgent warning instructingContinue Reading The post Umrah travel operators warned over possible flight disruptions in Saudi Arabia…

A joint special search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy and the Police on October 15, 2026, near theContinue Reading The post Navy, Police seize 30 illegal e-cigarettes opposite Customs HQ in Colombo Fort appeared first on…

The Ministry of Environment has approved bringing a veterinary team from Thailand to Sri Lanka to treat Kavanthissa, a prominentContinue Reading The post Environment Ministry approves Thai Veterinary Team to treat critical Tusker…

Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa says the government will not bend or amend the law to accommodate any individual,Continue Reading The post Gnanasara Thera: Govt will not bend the law for any individual, says Minister…

Sri Lanka is facing a major backlog in the issuance of driving licence cards and vehicle registration number plates, withContinue Reading The post Over 1.6 million driving licence cards and vehicle number plates pending issuance appeared…