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A total of three individuals have been arrested in connection with the alleged torture and setting fire to a wild elephant in Seeppukulam, Mihinthale, police said.The Mihinthale Police have arrested the trio following an extensive investigation.A video showing a wild elephant being set on fire was circulating on social media extensively.The wild elephant which was subjected to torture was subsequently found dead in Seeppekulam within the Mihinthale Police Division. According to police, a post-mortem examination conducted in connection with the elephant’s death concluded that it died due to kidney and liver disease, along with extreme fear caused by the burns.Yesterday…

In a unique ceremony that signals the deepening emotional bonds between humans and artificial intelligence, a Japanese woman, Yurina Noguchi, recently married an AI-generated persona named Lune Klaus Verdure. The wedding, held in a hall in western Japan, saw the 32-year-old call centre operator exchange vows with a digital figure displayed on a smartphone screen, marking a poignant moment in the evolving ethics of technology and intimacy, according to a report by Reuters. Japan, known as the birthplace of anime and for its historical devotion to fictional characters, is now at the forefront of this trend, prompting debate over the nature of…

The Excise Department’s Special Investigation Unit has seized a total of 2,030,000 sticks of illegally imported cigarette, estimated to be worth around Rs. 330 million, in the Wellampitiya area.Five suspects, including three employees of the Port Authority, were arrested in connection with the contraband, the Excise Department confirmed.

Dan Bongino has said he will leave his role as the FBI’s deputy director in January.In a post on X, he thanked President Donald Trump, as well as the director of the FBI and the attorney general “for the opportunity to serve with purpose”.It comes after Trump said earlier on Wednesday that the former podcast host “did a great job” in office, and “wants to go back to his show”.Bongino, who was appointed to the role by Trump in February, was previously a New York City police officer and a US Secret Service agent assigned to protect Barack Obama. In…

The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has reported that the Udadumbara area in the Kandy District has received over 200 mm of rainfall, raising serious concerns over landslide risks in the region.The NBRO warned that locations within Udadumbara showing early signs of instability are at risk of landslides. Consequently, residents in these areas are urged to refrain from unnecessary travel and take all necessary precautions to ensure their safety.Senior Geologist Dr. Wasantha Senadheera of the NBRO stated that, due to the prevailing heavy rainfall, Level 3 ‘Red’ landslide evacuation warnings have been issued for eight Divisional Secretariat Divisions (DSDs) across…

The Speaker of the Parliament, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne announced to the House today that he endorsed the certificate on three Bills yesterday (17). Accordingly, the Speaker endorsed the certificate on the Bills titled Social Security Contribution Levy (Amendment), the Betting and Gaming Levy (Amendment), and the Strategic Development Projects (Amendment).The primary purpose of the Social Security Contribution Levy (Amendment) Bill was to amend the Social Security Contribution Levy Act, No. 25 of 2022, according to a statement issued by the Department of Communications of Parliament. The Bill was presented to Parliament on October 09, 2025, and the Bill was passed in Parliament…

The Colombo High Court today (18) ordered that the case filed against Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa in connection with the controversial ‘Krrish’ project deal be recalled on February 16, 2026.The case was taken up today before Colombo High Court Judge Nadee Aparna Suwadugoda, Ada Derana reporter said.During the proceedings, the Attorney General’s Department submitted a set of documents related to the case to the defense counsel.After considering the facts presented, the Judge directed that the case be recalled on the scheduled date of February 16, 2026.

The Mahaweli Authority has announced that the Victoria, Randenigala, and Rantembe reservoirs have reached spill levels due to the prevailing heavy rainfall.As a result, the water level in the Mahaweli River is expected to rise significantly, and residents in low-lying areas along the river have been advised to remain highly vigilant and to closely monitor the situation.Additionally, since the spills gates of the Kala Wewa and Kandalama reservoirs of the Kala Wewa Basin are already opened, water levels in the Bowatenna, Ibbankatuwa, Moragahakanda, and Kalu Ganga reservoirs have also reached maximum capacity.The Authority further stated that the Maduru Oya Reservoir…

The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has reported that over 93,000 tourists have arrived in the country during the first two weeks of December 2025.According to the SLTDA, a total of 93,031 tourists arrived in Sri Lanka between December 01 and 14, 2025. The majority of these visitors were from India, totaling 21,156 arrivals.In addition, a significant number of tourists arrived from countries including Russia, the United Kingdom, Germany, and China.Accordingly, the authority further stated that the total number of tourists who visited Sri Lanka from January 01 to December 14, 2025, now stands at 2,196,624.

Sri Lanka Police have confirmed that several officers were found negligent in performing their duties regarding the road accident involving former Speaker and National People’s Power (NPP) Gampaha District Member of Parliament, Asoka Ranwala.According to a statement issued by the Police Media Division, a special investigation was conducted by the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) in charge of the Traffic Management and Road Safety Division, following direct instructions from the Inspector General of Police (IGP).The inquiry has revealed dereliction of duty by the following police personnel during the investigation of the accident:• The Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Sapugaskanda Police Station.• The…