A wild elephant was killed last night following a collision with Jaffna bound Yal Devi train plying to Colombo from Kakesanthurai, between Thirumurugandy and in Kilinochchi railway stations, Police said.
Local police officials said that the presence of wild elephants in the region was observed by locals and relevant authorities are informed to prevent such deaths in future.
According to the Department of Wildlife Conservation, there has been an increase in wild elephant deaths in 2023 with 114 elephants dying from January to April this year. (Pix by N.Lohathayalan)
My memory takes me back to 1979, to a moment etched in time when a strikingly tall and impeccably dressed military officer, a Master in charge of Cadeting at Prince of Wales College commanding a guard of honour presented to President J.R. Jayawardene by the cadets of 3CCC, consisted of Ananda, Nalanda and Prince of Wales Cadet platoons at the Prince of Wales College grounds.
An American national, who had been staying in Sri Lanka for nearly ten months without a valid visa while using a Sinhala name under his American passport, was arrested by the Tourist Police of the Kandy.
Former Member of Parliament J.R.P. Suriyapperuma passed away today, January 2, 2025, at the age of 96.
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