The area at the Kumana National Park demarcated for leopard sightings has been closed off for tourists.
This decision was made following the death of a construction worker who was attacked by a leopard in the park yesterday (Apr 18), Wildlife Conservation Department Director General M.G.C Sooriyabandara said.
A wildlife officer who was also attacked by a leopard within park yesterday is currently receiving treatment at the Ampara Base Hospital.
The Committee on High Posts has approved the nomination of Former Air Force Commander Air Chief Marshal (Retd.)
Former Chairman of SriLankan Airlines, Nishantha Wickramasinghe, arrested on allegation of corruption by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has been remanded until July 1 by the Colombo Magistrate court.
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