Leopardess found dead with severe injuries in Hatton Mayfield Estate

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2 months ago

February 10, 2025

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Wildlife officials have discovered the body of a three-year-old leopard with severe head injuries at the Mayfield Estate in Hatton.

Officials from the Nallathanniya Wildlife Office suspect the leopard sustained fatal injuries due to a vehicle collision or an attack.

The discovery followed a tip-off from the Dimbula Pathana Police, who reported the carcass in the estate’s tea gardens.

On the orders of the Hatton Magistrate, the body has been sent to the Randenigala Wildlife Veterinary Hospital for a post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death.

Brazilian nabbed at BIA with cocaine worth Rs. 240 mn.

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4 minutes ago

April 20, 2025

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A Brazilian national was arrested by the Narcotics Control Unit at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) early this (April 20) morning over attempting to smuggle nearly 05 kg of cocaine concealed in his suitcase.

The suspect is a 59-year-old Brazilian teacher and the seized cocaine (4kg and 855g) is valued around Rs. 240 million.

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New Mosquito species discovered in SL

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7 minutes ago

April 20, 2025

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A new species of mosquito endemic to Sri Lanka has been identified from Mirigama.

The species has been named Culex (Lophoceraomyia) cinctellus.

Entomologist Gayan Kumarasinghe from the Medical Research Institute said that the newly discovered mosquito has been identified as a major carrier of viruses.

(News 1st)

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All postal ballot papers to be handed over to the EC today

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27 minutes ago

April 20, 2025

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The Government Printer states that all ballot papers for postal voting will be handed over to the Election Commission today (April 20).

Printing of the ballot papers for 102 local government institutions were delayed due to a court order.

Director of the Government Printer – Pradeep Pushpakumara says that printing of ballot papers for postal voting, is currently underway and nearing completion.