Two teens die after drowning in Eravur

Elephant found dead in Tambuttegama under suspicious circumstances

A wild elephant has been found dead in Tambuttegama under suspicious circumstances. Wildlife officers have launched an investigation over the death of the elephant, after the carcass was found today. The carcass was found inside a forest reserve in the Gemunupura area in Tambuttegama. Initial investigations revealed that while there were no gun-shot wounds or signs of electrocution from an electric fence, the elephant was found dead with blood in its mouth. Wildlife officers said there is a

30 Aug, 2023

Sri Lanka to import over 92 million eggs from India

Sri Lanka is to import over 92 million eggs from India in order to stabilize the prices of eggs in the local market. The Cabinet has approved a proposal to import 92.1 million eggs for a period of 03 months. The Government had earlier decided to import eggs through the State Trading Corporation and release them to the local market. Accordingly, quotations had been called for from 03 Indian companies recommended by the Department of Animal Products and Health. The Cabinet of Ministers granted

29 Aug, 2023

India committed to Sri Lanka’s capacity building endeavours

India says it stands committed to Sri Lanka’s capacity building endeavours in line with India’s ‘Neighbourhood First Policy’.? The High Commission of India, Colombo commemorated 50 years of association between National Defence College (NDC), India and Sri Lankan Armed Forces. The event celebrated the enduring bonds of cooperation, camaraderie and friendship among the militaries of the two countries. Secretary of Defence Gen Kamal Gunaratne(Retd) was the Chief Guest of the event. Chief of Defen

29 Aug, 2023