Two persons were killed and six others were injured when their lorry collided with a wild elephant in the Moragahakanda area today, Police said.
The elephant had suddenly crossed the path of the vehicle and as a result the lorry had toppled over.
The lorry driver had escaped from the scene after the accident.
The only orangutan held at the Dehiwala National Zoological gardens had passed away yesterday.
The Secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena Organisation Ven Galagodaatte Ganasara Thera was today imprisoned for the third time.
The newly appointed heads of mission of Sri Lanka held discussions with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya today at the Sri Lankan parliament to explore ways to enhance diplomatic cooperation.
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