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)
The Ministry of Public Administration has issued a revised Circular on public sector employee salaries
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said today that unilateral action by the UK and other countries in imposing sanctions on certain individuals do not assist but serve to complicate the national reconciliation process underway in Sri Lanka.
The Police Bureau for the Prevention of Abuse of Children and Women had arrested a suspect who had allegedly distributed child related pornographic images and videos via social media platforms.
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