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A tusker who frequents the Sithulpauwa Rajamaha Viharaya in Kataragama had to go without food or water for over two days after its trunk got stuck in its tusk. However, Veterinary surgeon Dr. Ananda Dharmakeerthi and his team helped the animal to retrieve its trunk and all was well.  Pic by Rahul Samantha Hettiarachchi.

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Monk’s petition on eve of bond debate in House

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CEB engineers oppose China power plant in H’tota

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One killed in expressway accident

Project to develop 152 acres around Beira Lake to begin next month

Private power augments dwindling hydropower as drought worsens

Rains to continue, up to 100mm, till Tuesday: Met Dept

Special exposition of the Tooth Relic planned for ‘International Vesak Day’

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SLPI conducts RTI awareness programme in Uva

SLWJA postcard campaign to President to probe ‘crimes against journalists’

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Horana Tyre BOI project rolls on despite concerns raised by President

‘Facebook school’ project: Youth go beyond mere ‘likes’

Dengue prepares nasty surprise for health officials

LIOC won’t release tanks, CPC spends Rs. 1b to build four tanks

Powerful figures laying claim to precious lands

Many firsts in research flow forth from the IBMBB

Move to heat Nuwara Eliya hotel room with barbecue grill ends in death

Situation critical: One million cry for water to drink

Misery in Mannar for villagers who fled the clutches of terror

Drones – a handy tool in trained, trusted hands

Small creatures of Moragahakanda get a helping hand

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Fhoto focus: China reaches out to Aranayake homeless