UNESCO has added Sri Lanka's Central Highlands comprising the Peak Wilderness Protected Area, the Horton Plains National Park and the Knuckles Conservation Forest to the World Heritage List.
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The police are continuing investigations into the attack against the Voice of Asia Network, which occurred during the early hours of Friday. The police however are yet to make any arrests over the incident
The Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) today alleged that certain Indian doctors operating in private hospitals in
The personal driver of slain LTTE leader Velupillai Prabhakaran has surrendered to the Trincomalee police. The driver who was a former LTTE cadre had reportedly told the police that he had fled the Tigers during the final stages of the conflict last year
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A forest fire is currently raging close to the Thalawila, St. Anne’s Church where more than hundred thousand devotees have gathered to celebrate the annual church festival. None of the devotees have been injured and attempts are under way to douse the fire
The U.S. embassy issued a statement today condemning the attack by unknown assailants on the studios of Siyatha Television and its affiliated radio stations.
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A fire broke out in a garage in Baudhaloka Mawatha this morning leaving two cars badly damaged according to Fire Control Officer of the Colombo Fire Brigade B.A.R Ariyaratne.
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The Canadian Ministry of Defence says it is prepared to intercept a migrant ship, reportedly carrying about 200 suspected Sri Lankan asylum seekers, that is due to arrive on B.C.'s coast in the next few weeks.
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