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Thai government moves to bring back 2 gifted elephants from Sri Lanka
The Thai government is set to hold talks with Sri Lanka on October 28 to bring back two elephants that were gifted by Thailand, following reports of poor living conditions and alleged mistreatment.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of…
One in every four people over the age of 25 may experience stroke – health experts
One in every four people over the age of 25 may experience a stroke during their lifetime, health authorities say.
Dr. Surangi Somaratna, Specialist Neurologist at the Kalutara Teaching Hospital stated that about 30% of stroke patients…
3,000 families in 14 districts affected by adverse weather across Sri Lanka
A total of 12,142 individuals from 3,036 families have been affected by the adverse weather conditions prevailing in the country, according to the Disaster Management Center (DMC).
Residents of 14 districts have been affected by heavy…
20 new self-check-in kiosks installed at BIA
Another 20 self-service check-in kiosks have been installed at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) to improve efficiency and passenger experience at the airport.
Passenger traffic at the BIA grew 16% to five million in the first…
Common curriculum proposed for all preschools from 2026
A common single curriculum framework will be implemented across all preschools island-wide from 2026, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has announced.
She made this announcement when the Parliamentary Subcommittee on Education…
Over 650 acres of government-held land in North and East released to previous owners
Around 672 acres of land controlled by the military in the North and East for several years have been released to its previous owners, Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd.) stated.
Confirming this in…
Parliament turns pink in support of breast cancer awareness
Members of Parliament and staff today (22) attended Parliament session dressed in pink or pink shaded attire to support the breast cancer awareness initiative.
Every year, the month of October is recognized globally as Breast Cancer…
Cabinet approval to hold ‘Sri Lankan Day’ from Dec. 12-14
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved holding the “Sri Lankan Day” from December 12 to 14, 2025 at the Colombo Town Hall grounds, Vihara Maha Devi Park, and adjoining roads.
The event will feature cultural shows, food fairs, and…
Weligama PS chairman dies after being shot inside his office
The Chairman of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha, Lasantha Wickramasekara, also known as ‘Midigama Lasa,’ who was critically injured in a shooting incident this morning, has succumbed to his injuries while being admitted to the hospital, a…
150 houses damaged due to prevailing adverse weather: DMC
A total of 152 houses have been damaged owing to prevailing adverse weather conditions across the country, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) stated.
A house in Dodangoda, Kalutara has also been destroyed owing to heavy rains, the DMC…