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Four elephants killed, train derailed in North Central Sri Lanka
Four elephants were killed when they were hit by a fuel tanker train plying from Orugodawatta, Colombo to Batticaloa on Tuesday in north central Sri
Over 700,000 affected by drought in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s Disaster Management Center says that more than 700,000 people have been affected by the dry weather that has prevailed in 16 districts of
Train engine drivers’ strike ends
The strike launched by the train engine drivers and guards from Tuesday night has been suspended following discussions with authorities. The Locomotive Engine Drivers Union
Two-day dengue prevention program in several districts from tomorrow
The Ministry of Health has decided to launch a special two-day dengue prevention program from Wednesday in several districts of the country to prevent the
Puttalam, Kandy, Batticaloa leaders among groups to attend Elections Commission discussion
The Elections Commission has decided to hold discussions with independent groups with regard to issues that have risen in conducting the upcoming local government elections.
Over fifty complaints filed over Election Law violations
The Elections Secretariat has received 56 complaints regarding election law violations. According to the commission, complaints were filed regarding delivery of goods and removal of
‘Celebrating Partnerships’ showcases the European Union’s support to district development in Sri Lanka
Celebrating Partnerships, an exhibition on the European Union’s support to district development in Sri Lanka, was jointly inaugurated in Colombo on 12 December 2017 by
They are marine eels, not sea snakes
By Malaka Rodrigo Reports that swarms of what were initially mistakenly identified as venomous sea snakes had got caught in fishing nets in the east
Developing low pressure area to bring more rains and gusty winds
The Met Department says, the low pressure area in the South-east Bay of Bengal is located 1,100 km away from Sri Lanka and is likely