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Wildlife photographer Lakshitha Karunarathna has once again brought pride to Sri Lanka by being awarded at the world-renowned Wildlife Photographer of the Year (WPY) competition, organized by the Natural History Museum, London. This marks his second recognition at what is often described as the ‘Oscars of Wildlife Photography’, making him the first Sri Lankan to be awarded multiple times in the competition’s 61-year history. The WPY, which began in 1965, this year received a record-breaking 60,636 entries from over 120 countries, with only 100 images selected as winners. Lakshitha’s awarded image, titled ‘Toxic Tip’, was captured in Sri Lanka’s Ampara District, where he…

Sri Lankan karate athletes who were scheduled to depart the island yesterday (02) to participate in the 23rd Asian Karate Championship in China were unable to travel due to not receiving their visas.By the time of the flight’s departure, visas had still not been issued, causing significant distress for the group at Katunayake International Airport.The championship is to be held in China from September 5th to 7th, and 29 Sri Lankan athletes had qualified to take part.It has been reported that each participant was charged Rs. 580,000 by the Sri Lanka Karate-Do Federation to cover expenses such as air tickets,…

The first coconut seed production unit in the Northern Province was inaugurated today (02) in Pallai under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, as part of the Northern Coconut Triangle Project.The initiative is being implemented as a collaborative programme between the Coconut Research Institute of Sri Lanka and the Chilaw Plantations Company, the President’s Media Division.The government has planned to promote Jaffna, Mullaitivu and Mannar as the Northern Coconut Triangle. Under this programme, 16,000 acres of coconut cultivation are expected to be established in the Northern Province by 2025, with expansion to 40,000 acres projected within the three years…

The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture, and Resource Sustainability has drawn attention to the utilization of compensation received for the damage caused by the X-Press Pearl ship, particularly regarding payments made to fishermen and coastal conservation efforts.Accordingly, the Committee recommended that a detailed report be submitted regarding the total amount of compensation received thus far, the amount paid as compensation to fishermen, the amount spent on coastal protection, and the remaining balance of the compensation fund.This matter was brought to attention during a meeting of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Resource Sustainability held in Parliament on…

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has affirmed that no opportunity will be given for the resurgence of racist politics in the country.President Dissanayake made this statement while participating in the inauguration ceremony of the national program “කප්තුරු සවිය”.The President emphasized that racist politics have never served the general public and have merely been a tool used by politicians. He further stated that if such racist politics were to arise in any form or place, he firmly believes the people will reject it.The President also stated that the 30-year war was the greatest tragedy in the history of the country, and as…

Popular rapper Madhawa Prasad, known by his stage name ‘Maduwa’, who was recently arrested with a fake pistol, has been taken into custody once again—this time for the possession of explosives.According to the Kahathuduwa Police, officers seized three sticks of gelignite, five detonators, and 3.5 kilograms of ammonium nitrate from the suspect, said police.The rapper was previously arrested on August 25 with a fake pistol and later released on bail after being produced before the Kesbewa Magistrate’s Court.Police state that the arrest was made following a tip-off received by Sub-Inspector Rajitha Gurusinghe, Officer-in-Charge of the Crimes Investigation Division of the…

At least 1,000 have been killed in a landslide that destroyed a village in the Marra Mountains area of western Sudan, leaving only one survivor, The Sudan Liberation Movement/Army said on Monday.The landslide struck on August 31 after days of heavy rainfall, the group led by Abdelwahid Mohamed Nour said in a statement.The movement, which controls the area located in Darfur region, appealed to the United Nations and international aid agencies to help recover the bodies of victims, including men, women and children.The village “has now been completely levelled to the ground,” the movement added.Fleeing the raging war between the…

Australia’s white-ball pace spearhead Mitchell Starc has retired from Twenty20 internationals to focus on extending his career in test and one-day cricket.The 35-year-old left-armer retires with 79 wickets from 65 T20Is, second on the all-time list for Australia behind spinner Adam Zampa.“Test cricket is and has always been my highest priority,” he said in a Cricket Australia statement on Tuesday.“I have loved every minute of every T20 game I have played for Australia, particularly the 2021 World Cup, not just because we won but the incredible group and the fun along the way.“Looking ahead to an away Indian test tour,…

Today marks the 74th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP).The 74th anniversary celebrations of the SLFP will take place at the part headquarters in Colombo this afternoon.The SLFP was formed on September 2, 1951 by former Prime Minister S.W.R.D. Bandaranaike.The SLFP, despite its recent electoral setback has played a key role in Sri Lanka’s political landscape over the years.The party has produced several Presidents and Prime Ministers of Sri Lanka.Notably, Sirimavo Bandaranaike, who was the world’s first female Prime Minister led the SLFP for 41 years.

Vehicular movement along the Galle road opposite the Presidential Secretariat has been obstructed owing to a protest staged by retired public servants, Buzzer news reporter said.