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A famous donkey from California that helped inspire the movie character “Donkey” in “Shrek” has died.Perry was 30 years old.In an Instagram post, BPDonkeys, wrote on Friday, “We are heartbroken to share that our beloved Barron Park donkey, Perry, passed away yesterday at the age of 30. He was a beloved member of our community and we know many people will be touched by his passing. Memorial plans will be announced soon.”Perry resided at Cornelis Bol Park in Palo Alto, California and served as a support animal.Paying for his care, and for the other donkeys, slowly became a point of controversy…

The National Transport Commission (NTC) has announced that preparations have begun to compile a list of passenger rights to ensure the safety of passengers traveling on buses.Accordingly, it is reported that steps will be taken to prepare this list of passenger rights by incorporating all the conditions contained in the operating licenses issued by the NTC for buses, as well as the conditions included in the bus operating licenses issued by provincial councils.In a statement to Ada Derana, the NTC Chairman, Dr Bandura Dileepa Witharana, mentioned that a final decision would be made after discussions with bus associations and passenger…

Seven CCTV cameras installed at the old Police Headquarters in Colombo Fort have been reported missing. The Police Headquarters, now operating from the old Air Force Base in Kompanna Veediya, has lodged a complaint with the Fort Police regarding the disappearance. According to reports, the CCTV cameras were mounted on the 5th floor of the old Police Headquarters building. The exact timing of their disappearance remains unclear, but it is suspected that the cameras went missing after the police headquarters relocated to its new premises. The total value of the missing cameras is yet to be determined, and investigations are underway to trace…

The Navy’s operations in 2024 yielded impressive results, bringing to justice 407 persons, both local and foreign, involved in a wide array of illegal acts such as smuggling of narcotics, prescription drugs, and contraband as well as apprehending those involved in human smuggling. These operations were conducted in close coordination with law enforcement agencies and maritime partners in the region. Meanwhile, the gross street value of narcotics and prescription drugs seized in these operations has been valued at over Rs. 28158 million of street value.The Sri Lanka Navy consistently carries out operations in partnership with regional maritime partners, to address…

Sri Lanka’s paddy farmers, already reeling from a series of crises, including recent heavy rainfall and wildlife intrusions, are now grappling with a new and alarming threat—an outbreak of an unidentified species of worms devastating their crops.  This pest infestation has been reported in several areas, compounding the woes of farmers who were already struggling to recover from the destruction caused by recent floods. The flooding left many paddy fields buried under layers of sand, forcing farmers to undertake the arduous task of clearing their lands while navigating a cumbersome process to claim compensation for their losses.  Adding to their plight, wild elephants…

The Archbishop of Colombo, His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, has stated that a new constitution is essential for ensuring democratic governance.Cardinal Ranjith emphasizes that a new constitution is required to establish a strong mechanism for investigating corruption that undermines democracy.A meeting between the Speaker of Parliament, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, and the Archbishop of Colombo was held last afternoon (5), after which the Cardinal made the following comments to the media.“It is very important to reveal the true information behind the Easter Sunday attack. A comprehensive investigation should be conducted into who was responsible, why it happened, and who helped in…

Deputy Minister of Land and Irrigation, Dr Susil Ranasinghe, has stated that steps have been taken to launch a special place investigation into lands allocated for various purposes since 2015.The Deputy Minister also mentioned that necessary legal action would be taken following the investigation.Dr Ranasinghe made these remarks while speaking to the media after a ceremony in the Anuradhapura area.“Land is being allocated to industries and agriculture through the LRC. However, in the past, there have been many issues with land distribution and land transfers. Recently, the Cabinet decided to suspend land allocations through the LRC until an investigation is…

The Department of Meteorology showers may occur at a few places in Eastern province and in Mullaittivu district.Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in Sabaragamuwa province and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts during the afternoon or night.Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern and Uva provinces during the morning, it added.Thus, the general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, also the Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education, emphasized the importance of establishing a unified education system for all children in the country under a common examination framework. She stated that education is a priority for the government and plays an important role in driving the nation’s progress.Speaking at a meeting with provincial education heads at Temple Trees on January 2, the Prime Minister outlined the government’s vision for a transformative era. She remarked:”Education is a very sensitive topic. When implementing such a transformation, we must act with agreement and understanding to avoid…

The Epidemiology Unit of the Ministry of Health in Sri Lanka has announced that it is closely monitoring the situation regarding a virus that is reportedly spreading in China.In a statement issued today (03), the unit confirmed that it had received information about the virus and emphasized that further details will be shared with the public after a thorough study and analysis of the situation.China is reportedly dealing with an outbreak of the human metapneumovirus (HMPV), five years after the Covid-19 pandemic. Reports and social media posts suggest that the virus is spreading rapidly, with some claiming that hospitals and crematories…