Expert team to investigate death of iconic tusker Kavantissa
The Department of Wildlife Conservation will seek a court order on Saturday (October 17) to conduct a post-mortem examination into
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Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 Makes A Thunderous Box-Office Entry
Superstar Rajinikanth's latest film, Jailer 2, has made a strong start at the box office, collecting more than Indian Rs.
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White House press secretary Katie Zacharia fired after just five days
White House press secretary Katie Zacharia has been removed from her position after just five days on the job, following
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Protesting monks remain at Viharamahadevi Park chanting pirith amid rains
Members of the Maha Sangha and supporters demanding the release of Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera continues to remain at
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Sri Lanka Education Administrative officers complete training programme in New Delhi
A delegation of 20 officers from the Sri Lanka Education Administrative Service, representing the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and
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President to address NPP’s Badulla District Women’s Rally on Sunday
The National People's Power's (NPP) Badulla District Women's Rally will take place on Sunday, October 18, at 9:30 AM at
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Rosamund Pike Calls for Landmine Clearance in Sri Lanka After Meeting Survivor
Oscar-nominated British actress and Mines Advisory Group (MAG) Global Ambassador Rosamund Pike has highlighted the critical importance of humanitarian mine
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Sri Lanka mourns loss of iconic tusker Kawanthissa
Sri Lanka has lost one of its most iconic wild elephants, Kawanthissa, a majestic tusker whose towering presence and
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Today’s News Digest – October 16
Today's News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments to
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Ailing tusker Kavantissa has died, says Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says the ailing tusker Kavantissa has died, despite efforts by wildlife authorities and veterinary teams to
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Sri Lanka donates traditional Raksha Masks to FAO Museum in Rome to mark first anniversary
Marking the first anniversary of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Museum at the FAO headquarters in Rome, the Embassy
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Umrah travel operators warned over possible flight disruptions in Saudi Arabia
The Sri Lanka Hajj Mission under the Department of Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs have issued an urgent warning instructing
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Navy, Police seize 30 illegal e-cigarettes opposite Customs HQ in Colombo Fort
A joint special search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy and the Police on October 15, 2026, near the
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Gateway Girls Triumph in Football
Gateway College's Under-18 Girls' Football team won The International Schools of Sri Lanka (TISSL) tournament unbeaten, defeating Elizabeth Moir School
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Environment Ministry approves Thai Veterinary Team to treat critical Tusker Kavanthissa
The Ministry of Environment has approved bringing a veterinary team from Thailand to Sri Lanka to treat Kavanthissa, a prominent
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Clean Serendib Introduces Machine-Assisted Beach Cleaning Technology to Strengthen Coastal Conservation Efforts
Clean Serendib marked the official commencement of its beach-cleaning operations with a demonstration of specialized machine-assisted cleaning technology at Mount
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Gnanasara Thera: Govt will not bend the law for any individual, says Minister
Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa says the government will not bend or amend the law to accommodate any individual,
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Over 1.6 million driving licence cards and vehicle number plates pending issuance
Sri Lanka is facing a major backlog in the issuance of driving licence cards and vehicle registration number plates, with
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Gotabaya seeks temporary lifting of overseas travel ban for medical treatment
Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has filed a motion before the Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court seeking the temporary lifting of his
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316 Rajarata University students to receive free spectacles Tomorrow
A total of 316 students of Rajarata University are scheduled to receive free spectacles tomorrow (17) under a programme implemented
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