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Elephant that entered Kandakadu Army Farm found killed

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2 years ago

June 6, 2023

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An elephant was buried after it was shot or electrocuted two days ago in the area belonging to the Kandakadu Army Farm in Polonnaruwa, wildlife officials of Somawathiya said.

Somawathiya Site Assistant C.A.Wanasinghe said that a part of the elephant’s body has been buried, and the remaining part was covered with soil and leaves.

Mr. Wanasinghe said the place where the wild elephant was buried was found on the morning of the fifth based on the information received from a person.

It is suspected that the elephant may have been killed by shooting or electrocution and then it has been buried and covered with branches and various leaves.

Mr. Wanasinghe said that the body of the elephant will be exhumed and the post-mortem examination will be carried out by the Giritale Wildlife Veterinarians after reporting the facts to the Polonnaruwa Magistrate.

Source – Aruna

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COVID subvariants spreading in Asia detected in Sri Lanka

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10 hours ago

May 31, 2025

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The Medical Research Institute of Sri Lanka has confirmed that the COVID-19 variant currently spreading in the Asian region has also been identified in the country.

Dr. Jude Jayamaha, a specialist in viral diseases at the Medical Research Institute, stated that patients infected with the Omicron subvariants LF.7 and XFG are being reported locally.

Dr. Jayamaha explained that this finding was confirmed through research conducted on biological samples collected from several hospitals across the island.

However, he emphasized that there is no need for undue fear regarding these COVID-19 variants.

Health authorities have also stressed the importance of vulnerable groups—such as pregnant mothers, the elderly, and those with chronic illnesses—following health guidelines, including wearing face masks and avoiding crowded places.

Dr. Jayamaha reiterated that new COVID-19 variants emerge periodically, and health authorities are continuously monitoring the situation, so the public should remain calm.

(newswire.lk)

(This story, originally published by newswire.lk has not been edited by SLM staff)

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Anudi misses out from Miss World Quarter-Finals

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10 hours ago

May 31, 2025

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The Miss World organization has announced its quarter-finalists, selecting 40 contestants from across Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas.

Sri Lanka’s Anudi Gunasekara, was not selected in the top 40, despite being recognized for her impressive performances in the Multimedia and Head-to-Head challenges.

The top 40 consisted of 10 contestants each from Asia & Oceania, Europe, Africa and the Americas.