The Sigiriya rock fortress would be opened for tourists from 5 am tomorrow (Sept 19) in keeping with World Tourism Day which is to fall later this month.
The Central Cultural Fund, in a statement, said that this would provide an opportunity for people to enjoy the sunrise from the top of the rock.
A Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 helicopter belonging to the No. 72 squadron has crashed into the Madhuru Oya reservoir this morning, Air FOrce Media Spokesman Eranda Geeganage said.
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In its first electoral test since taking power, the ruling National People’s Power (NPP) fell short of expectations, winning only around 40 % of the national vote in Tuesday’s local government election and falling short of enough seats to gain control of the majority of councils.
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