Sri Lanka News Papers – News Headlines from Colombo

The Office of the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, has categorically denied any involvement in the cancellation of the scheduled lecture organized by the International Youth and Students for Social Equality (IYSSE) at Peradeniya University.

In response to concerns over the risks posed by fixed structures at the Colombo International Airport, Ratmalana and the recent Jeju Air Flight 2216 tragedy at Muan International Airport, South Korea, which claimed 179 lives, Minister Bimal Ratnayake has directed authorities to remove such structures.

While denying reports that death row inmate Duminda Silva is receiving special facilities at the Prison Hospital, the Prisons Department released photographs of the ward where Silva is being treated.

In line with the Clean Sri Lanka project, the Sri Lanka Police has launched two traffic initiatives aimed at reducing accidents and easing congestion.

The Airport Police have arrested a suspect at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake for illegally smuggling gold into the country.

Around 150 elephants, including tuskers and calves, are reportedly trapped and starving in the Oyamaduwa area

The Public Health Veterinary Service reports that nearly 300,000 dog bites are recorded annually in Sri Lanka, leading to the administration of approximately 200,000 human rabies vaccines last year.