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The Railway Department, in collaboration with the Central Cultural Fund (CCF), has launched a new initiative aimed at increasing the appeal of the Nine Arch Bridge in Ella and its surrounding areas to both local and international tourists.According to the Railway Department, the program will include decorative lighting installations around the iconic bridge, enabling visitors to explore and enjoy the site during night-time hours.When inquired by Ada Derana, Railways General Manager Dhammika Jayasundara stated that the program is scheduled to commence in August.“Once the site is further developed and its attractiveness enhanced, a nominal fee will be charged for entry.…

A wild elephant was killed early this morning (18) after being struck by a train traveling from Colombo to Batticaloa. The incident occurred at around 5:30 a.m. in the Sudunelum village area of Gallella.According to local residents, the elephant had been roaming the village since around 3:00 a.m., reportedly damaging and consuming paddy crops.Residents also allege that they attempted to alert the Department of Wildlife Conservation upon noticing the elephant’s presence in the village, but claim that officials disconnected the call.The villagers further stated that this elephant had been a frequent visitor to the area, and emphasized that timely action by…

Former Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella, his wife Kusum Priyadarshini Epa, their three daughters, and son-in-law have been indicted on charges of unlawfully acquiring assets, Ada Derana reporter said.The indictments were served before Colombo High Court Judge Lanka Jayaratne by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) under 43 charges.The defendants were subsequently each ordered to be released on a cash bail of Rs. 50,000 and two surety bails of Rs. 1 million each.The High Court Judge also imposed a travel ban on the defendants and ordered them to hand over their passports to the court.Former Minister…

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has expressed confidence in Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree following a report that Anandasangaree, prior to becoming a minister, wrote letters supporting the immigration application of Senthuran Selvakumaran, a Sri Lankan man barred from Canada due to alleged affiliation with the Tamil Tigers. Anandasangaree, who denies Selvakumaran’s affiliation claims, stated he was acting as an MP for a constituent and has since recused himself from Sri Lanka-related matters as minister.Carney has expressed confidence in Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree after a report that, before he became a minister, he supported an immigration application from a Sri…

Bangladesh capped off their tour of Sri Lanka with a commanding eight-wicket win in the third and final T20I, sealing the series 2-1.A sensational spell of 4 for 11 from Mahedi Hasan restricted the hosts to 132 for 7, before a six-laden unbeaten 73 from Tanzid Hasan powered the visitors to victory with 21 balls to spare at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.Chasing 133, Bangladesh suffered a shaky start as Parvez Hossain Emon was trapped lbw by Nuwan Thushara on the very first ball, registering his second consecutive duck.The early jitters nearly worsened when Liton Das was given out…

Although almost two months have passed since the 2025 Local Government Elections concluded, councils have reportedly not yet been formed under new Mayors or Chairpersons in over 50 local government institutions.It is stated that this is due to a lack of quorum, the failure to gazette the names of elected members, and ongoing court orders.In addition, due to issues regarding female representation, the Wanathawilluwa Pradeshiya Sabha has still not been able to form a council.Reports indicate that 50% of the full members have not attended the chambers, resulting in a lack of quorum, and that some members are deliberately avoiding…

The Sri Lanka Navy announced that five individuals have been taken into custody along with three dinghy boats and a large stock of illegal narcotic pills during a maritime operation conducted in the Kalpitiya area.During a special search operation carried out in the Wellamundalama sea area, Kalpitiya, on 14 July 2025, the Navy intercepted three suspicious dinghies engaged in smuggling activities. Upon inspection, naval personnel recovered 18 sacks containing a total of 1,349,640 illegal prescription drugs. The operation also led to the arrest of five suspects believed to be involved in the smuggling racket.The operation was conducted by a team from…

The Anuradhapura Magistrate’s Court has rejected a request made by a former army soldier, who is a suspect in a sexual assault case involving a female specialist doctor undergoing training at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital, seeking permission to make another statement in court.According to the Ada Derana court reporter, the request was made during the hearing of the case before Anuradhapura Chief Magistrate Nalaka Sanjeewa Jayasuriya.Responding to the suspect’s request, the Sub Inspector of Police (SI) of the Child and Women’s Bureau of the Anuradhapura Police A.C. Dayananda informed the Magistrate that the suspect was attempting to use the court…