Elephant runs riot at Perahera in Badulla
Pandemonium broke out when one of the elephants was flanked by a she-elephant and obstructed the Badulla Kataragama Devale’s final Randoli procession on Sunday night in a fit of rage. ..
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Pandemonium broke out when one of the elephants was flanked by a she-elephant and obstructed the Badulla Kataragama Devale’s final Randoli procession on Sunday night in a fit of rage. ..
A delegation of Sri Lanka’s ruling Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), led by General Secretary Tilvin Silva, currently visiting India at the invitation of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), witnessed the Change of Guard, Next-of-Kin (NoK) and Retreat ceremonies at the National War Memorial in New Delhi. ..
Lieutenant General Joel “JB” Vowell, Deputy Commanding General of the U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC), arrived in Colombo today (29) for a three-day official visit aimed at strengthening military cooperation between the United States and Sri Lanka. ..
Four people were injured and admitted to Kandy National Hospital this morning (29) after a section of a pavement suddenly collapsed near the old prison in Kandy town. ..
Imprisoned Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa was produced before the Fort Magistrate’s Court this morning (29) in connection with an ongoing case related to the controversial ‘Krrish’ deal. ..
The Sri Lankans will meet India in the last four and Bangladesh play Pakistan, with both matches scheduled for Thursday. ..
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has congratulated Sri Lankan javelin thrower Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage on winning the country’s historic first-ever Asian Games gold medal in the javelin event. ..
SpaceX’s (SPCX.O), giant Starship rocket reached orbit for the first time on Monday and deployed new Starlink satellites, achieving milestones in its 14th test flight despite an engine failure and a decision to cut the mission short. ..
The winning name for the adorable Nile hippopotamus calf born at the Dehiwala Zoo will be announced on October 1, in conjunction with World Children’s Day. ..
Sri Lanka has called for strict adherence to international law and international humanitarian law amid the continuing conflicts in West Asia, while reaffirming its support for the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination. ..
Train services between Colombo Fort, Peradeniya and Gampola on the Upcountry Line will resume from October 2 following the completion of restoration work on sections of the railway track damaged by Cyclone “Ditwah”, Sri Lanka Railways announced today. ..
Business Media International (BMI) Group has launched Ahasa TV, a new television channel dedicated to education, quality programming and family-oriented content, with the aim of offering Sri Lankan viewers an alternative to the increasingly fragmented media environment.
The Metro Bus Service operated by Lanka Metro Transit is scheduled to be officially launched tomorrow with the participation of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. ..
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in an apparent reference to former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, claimed that a former President had requested 16 cooks after retiring from office. ..
Sri Lankan javelin thrower Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage clinched the gold medal in the men’s javelin throw at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, securing Sri Lanka’s first gold medal at the Games. ..
The Colombo Stock Exchange opened the week on a weak note on 28 September 2026, with both benchmark indices declining amid broad-based selling and exceptionally subdued investor participation. ..
The Supreme Court today dismissed at the inception two petitions filed against Deputy Inspector General of Police Shani Abeysekara, Public Security Ministry Secretary Ravi Seneviratne and Rev. Father Cyril Gamini, alleging that they had committed contempt of court.
The Supreme Court today dismissed at the inception two petitions filed against Deputy Inspector General of Police Shani Abeysekara, Public Security Ministry Secretary Ravi Seneviratne and Rev. Father Cyril Gamini, alleging that they had committed contempt of court. ..
The Opposition has been thrown into disarray following the passage of the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said today. ..
The Opposition has been thrown into disarray following the passage of the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said today.