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Legal Action Against Drivers Feeding Wild Elephants
The Department of Wildlife Conservation has decided to take legal action against drivers who illegally feed wild elephants along the Kataragama–Buttala Road. Wildlife officials say that feeding elepha…
104 Metro Buses on 7 Colombo Routes
A total of 104 new Metro buses are to be deployed on seven major routes in the Western Province, with the aim of reducing traffic congestion in Colombo and providing passengers with a convenient and s…
Report Highlights Sexual Withdrawal Among Married Men
An English national newspaper has reported, citing psychological counsellors, that a growing trend of sexual withdrawal has recently been observed among married men, with the situation reportedly havi…
Applications Open for Metro Bus Cleaning Assistants
Applications have been called for the position of ‘Bus Cleaning Assistant’ to join the staff responsible for keeping Lanka Metro Transit buses clean and ready for passenger services. The recruitment w…
Colombo International Book Fair Begins Today
The Colombo International Book Fair , organised annually by the Sri Lanka Book Publishers’ Association, begins today (25) at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) premises in…
Strong Lightning Warning for Several Areas
The Department of Meteorology has issued a warning of strong lightning for the Uva and Eastern provinces, as well as the Mullaitivu and Polonnaruwa districts. The Department said there is an increased…
Australia Tightens Family Visa Rules for International Students
Australia has introduced new restrictions on international students bringing family members to the country. Under the new rules, most international students will no longer be able to bring their spous…
Dogs Linked to Nearly 30% of Road Accidents
Nearly 30% of all road accidents occurring in Sri Lanka are linked to dogs, according to Dr. Chamith Nanayakkara, founder of the Veterinary Association for Animal Catch Management. Speaking at a media…
Yala Zones 01 and 02 Temporarily Closed
The Department of Wildlife Conservation and Forest Conservation has taken steps to temporarily close Zones 01 and 02 of Yala National Park to tourists from today (14) due to the prevailing severe dry…
Special Police Operation to Monitor Facebook Parties
A special intelligence operation has been launched on the instructions of the Inspector General of Police to identify and monitor parties organised through Facebook and the locations where they are he…
Use Condoms Correctly to Prevent HIV and STIs
Health authorities have urged the public to use condoms correctly and consistently to prevent HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), while warning against the use of substandard condoms…
10 Years of Success: WHO Praises Sri Lanka’s Disease-Free Progress
The World Health Organization (WHO) has congratulated Sri Lanka for sustaining the elimination of maternal and neonatal tetanus for 10 years and maintaining its malaria-free status for a decade. In a…
Yala Zones 1 and 2 to Close Due to Extreme Heat
Considering the heat stress faced by animals and wildlife officers due to the prevailing high temperatures, Zones 01 and 02 of Yala National Park will be closed from September 14. Speaking during the…
Chula Padmendra’s Body Taken to Funeral Parlour
The remains of the late well-known model Chula Padmendra have been taken to a private funeral parlour in Borella. The 45-year-old model was found dead on a bed at a house belonging to a businessman in…
‘Cyborg’ Cockroaches Could Aid Rescue Missions
Scientists from the University of Queensland and the University of New South Wales in Australia have developed ‘cyborg’ cockroaches that could one day assist in search-and-rescue operations. Known as…
New Conservation Plan for Horton Plains
A special joint field inspection and progress review meeting aimed at protecting the environmentally sensitive and biodiverse Horton Plains National Park, while modernising its infrastructure and prom…
Sri Lanka Tourist Arrivals Surpass 1.5 Million
The number of tourists arriving in Sri Lanka so far this year has surpassed the 1.5 million mark. According to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority, a total of 1,517,296 tourists arrived in the…
New Zealand Plans Social Media Ban for Under-16s
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced plans to introduce a bill in Parliament to ban social media use by children under the age of 16. The proposed legislation would also impose s…
Sri Lanka Tourism Revenue Falls 11.5%
Sri Lanka’s tourism revenue fell by 11.5% during the first seven months of this year compared with the corresponding period last year, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka has announced. According to Central…
Special Traffic Plan for Kandy Esala Perahera on August 20
The Sri Lanka Police have introduced a special security and traffic plan for the third Kumbal Perahera of the historic Kandy Esala Perahera. The third Kumbal Perahera, scheduled for August 20, 2026, w…
