A herd of wild elephants that roamed into Thalgahapothana and Dachchahalmillewa villages on Sunday night (22) had caused much havoc destroying cultivated land and home garden crops. The villagers said they had been facing the threat of the marauding herd of about 13 jumbos roaming into the villages in Kahatagasdigiliya division from a nearby forest reserve for the last weeks, but the wildlife conservators turned a deaf ear to their repr
Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera yesterday said that his ministry intends to designate 14,000 acres of land and water areas for the purpose of generating 4,000 MW of electricity through the installation of solar panels within the next six years Addressing the media, he said that the Min
The Parliament’s Sectoral Oversight Committee on National Security has recommended informing US Ambassador Julie Chung, urging her to refrain from making statements regarding the internal affairs of Sri Lanka in the futu
Citing Sri Lanka as a prime example, UK’s Conservative peer Lord Hugo Swire drew attention to the adverse effects of cutting the UK’s overseas aid budget, which has inadvertently created opportunities for other countries, notably China, to step in and provid
The Bar Association, media institutions, advocacy groups, and more than 40 other petitioners challenged the Online Safety Bill in a two-day hearing before the Supreme Court judges Priyantha Jayawardhene, Achala Wengappuli, and Shiran Gunarathne last week. The petitioners warned that the Bill provides very little online safety but is drafted to stop people from expressing ideas and views on the internet and social media. They showed how the Bil
The family members of late businessman Deshamanya Dr. Lalith Kotelawala yesterday sought an order from the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court to conduct a post-mortem examination into the death of Mr. Kotelawala citing his death occurred in suspicious circumstances. The family members
The ‘Lawyers’ Collective’-a group comprising eminent personalities in the law profession- has issued a press release stressing their concerns regarding some of the present government’s decisions which undermine the electoral process, the questionable appointment of a Commission of Inquiry, provisions made to stifle the media and issues related to the upcoming elections.
Geolgists have confirmed that villagers need not entertain fears about the unusual noise heard from the earth at the Wewathenna playground in Kotmale. Senior Professor of the Department of Geology in Peradeniya University Athula Senaratne who carried out an inspection of the area said the flow of water and air through an area of vacuum underground had caused
A team including chairpersons and members of the Sectoral Oversight Committees of Parliament of Sri Lanka will leave for the United States of America on October 21 and 22 to study the committee process of the United States Congress, with t
The Excise Chief yesterday revoked his previous order given on Wednesday, now enabling the sale of soft liquor by hotels and restaurants approved under Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) with immediate effect. The Excise Commissioner G
Canada issues travel advisory over serious risk in Arugam Bay
More countries issue travel advisories
Sri Lanka Tourism invites global travellers for upcoming season
Russian embassy urges citizens to stay vigilant in Arugam Bay
US Embassy issues travel warning for Arugam Bay
Immigration authorities to crack down on overstaying Russians, Israelis
Sri Lanka may face another economic turmoil: Sajith