3,451 Wildlife assistants appointed to mitigate human-elephant conflict
As part of a plan underway to strengthen human-elephant conflict mitigation efforts, 3,451 individuals have been given permanent appointments as multi-purpose development…
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Norochcholai 300 MW generation unit shut down for maintenance,but no power cuts
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) said yesterday that maintenance work on the third generation unit of the Norochcholai Power Plant…
Bribery Commission urged to inquire into assets of prison top brass and others, including docs
The Citizens Power against Corruption organisation yesterday submitted a complaint to the Anti-Corruption and Bribery Investigations Commission, requesting an investigation…
Opp. forms alliance to seize control of hung councils including CMC
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has reached consensus with Sri Lanka Podu Jana Peramuna (SLPP), United National Party (UNP) and…
Committee probing IGP to meet daily from June 16
The committee, chaired by Supreme Court Judge P.P. Surasena, inquiring into the conduct of IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon will meet daily…
First comprehensive wildlife census reveals millions of Toque monkeys, Grey Langurs
The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands, and Irrigation has released the results of Sri Lanka’s first countrywide wildlife census of…
Prisons spokesman steps down
Prisons Commissioner Gamini B Dissanayake, who issued a statement defending the release of fraudster W.H. Athula Tillekeratne from the Anuradhapura…
Probe into unlawful release of A’Pura prisoner throws light on past transgressions
Cabinet spokesperson, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, said yesterday that the investigation into the unlawful release of an inmate under the cover of a…
Situlpawwa Poson illumination ceremony begins with Upali Group sponsorship
The 39th annual Poson illumination ceremony at the historical Situlpawwa Rajamaha Viharaya— a sacred site once home to 12,000 arahants…
Prisons Chief interdicted, A’pura Supt. remanded
Poya Day Pardon: Commissioner General of Prisons, Thushara Upuldeniya, has been interdicted over the release of W.M. Athula Tillekaratne, a…