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180 wild elephant deaths reported in seven months; 75 linked to human activities
A total of 75 wild elephants have been killed as a result of direct human activities during the first seven months of the year, according to the Department of Wildlife Conservation.
The Department said 30 elephants were shot…
Court defers hearing on Suresh Sallay’s petition challenging detention until Friday
The Court of Appeal today (14) adjourned until July 17 the hearing of a petition filed by former Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS) Suresh Sallay, challenging his arrest and detention under the Prevention of Terrorism Act…
Sri Lanka reports 13,292 dengue cases in first 12 days of July
The number of dengue cases reported in Sri Lanka continues to rise, according to the National Dengue Control Unit.
As of yesterday (12), the total number of dengue cases reported this year had reached 68,672.
The Unit stated that…
Sri Lanka and Uzbekistan hold first political consultations to strengthen bilateral cooperation
The inaugural round of Political Consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka and the Republic of Uzbekistan was held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, marking a significant milestone in the longstanding and…
Case against Wimal Weerawansa over protest near UN office postponed
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered that the further hearing of the case filed against six suspects, including former Minister Wimal Weerawansa, over allegations of causing a public disturbance by staging a protest and obstructing…
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Fromer TMVP spokesman spills the beans to Channel 4
Fomer spokesman of the Tamil Makkal Viduthalai Pullikal (TMVP), Azad Maulana, appeared before Channel 4 and alleged…
President Ranil to visit India in July to seek closer ties
Exactly one year after political chaos and economic crisis hit Sri Lanka, President Ranil Wickremesinghe is…
President Ranil’s train journey with Diplomats
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in collaboration with the Presidential Secretariat and the Sri Lanka Tourism…
Official Creditor Committee confirms agreement on debt treatment for Sri Lanka
The Official Creditor Committee (OCC) has confirmed its agreement in principle on specific financing terms to…
Indian naval submarine and Pakistani ship visit Sri Lanka at same time
The Indian naval submarine ‘Vagir’, the latest indigenous Kalvari-class submarine of the Indian Navy, on June 19,…
Indian Navy sub to reach Colombo on Monday
The Commanding Officer of the Indian Naval submarine Commander Divakar. S will call on Commander Western Naval Area…
Indian PM Narendra Modi to face no-confidence vote in parliament
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government will face a no-confidence vote in parliament amid deadlock with…
Committed to support Sri Lanka’s economic reforms – IMF chief tells President…
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva has assured the institution’s…