Sri Lanka's Irrigation department has withdrawn all flood warnings issued from June 1 near five major rivers of the country, according to a statement from it.The rivers are Kelani River, Kalu River, Attanagalu Oya, Gin River and Nilwala River, ...
MATARA, Sri Lanka — Flying birds, running squirrels, hopping hares and snakes are species that frequent the tea estates in Akuressa in southern Sri Lanka. But an unusual heavy rustling and crawling sound of an animal disturbed a woman plucking tea, who let out a loud scream as she realized it was a giant crocodile […]
COLOMBO (News 1st) - More details have surfaced about a headless corpse that was dragged away by a crocodile in Akuressa, in Sri Lanka's south. The - Get the latest breaking news and top stories from Sri Lanka, the latest political news, sports news, weather updates, exam results, business news, entertainment news, world news and much more from News 1st, Sri Lanka's leading news network.
By Dr. Anslem de Silva 6 pm, March 24, 2022, at the Jasmine Hall, BMICH Often called living Fossils, crocodiles are considered to be one of the most successful species living on Planet Earth today. They have survived, virtually unchanged, for over 100 Million years. Crocodiles are also the largest reptile in Sri Lanka, famed […]
COLOMBO — The recent killing of a fisherman by a crocodile off the coast of the Sri Lankan capital has shone a spotlight on the city’s long-overlooked crocs — and also sparked calls for them to be moved elsewhere. In the Jan. 3 incident, Somasiri Peries, 58, who collected ornamental marine fish for a living, […]
Wednesday, 26 May 2021 - 10:53 The Meteorological Department warns fishermen not to engage in fishing and naval activities in the sea areas around the island until further notice due to the impact of Hurricane Yaas. Naval and fishing communities are advised not to venture into the deep and shallow sea areas around the island and Bay of Bengal sea areas until further notice due to very severe cyclonic storm “YASS” over northwest Bay of Bengal. This system is very likely to move north-nor...
Share: COLOMBO (News 1st): The decapitated head of a male individual was discovered floating in the Nilwala River in the Thotamuna area on Thursday night (Apr. 15), Sri Lanka Police said. According to Sri Lanka Police, the decapitated head was discovered based on information received. Police noted that the head had severely deteriorated. The identity of the victim is yet to be ascertained. Matara Police have commenced an extensive investigation into the incident. Latest News