Tharushi Weerasinghe

2 months ago | sundaytimes.lk | Tharushi Weerasinghe

View(s): By Tharushi Weerasinghe  Investigations into the train accident that killed most of a herd of elephants on Thursday began yesterday with a site inspection by officials of the Department of Wildlife Conservation and the Railway Department. The accident, near the 141st milepost between Galoya and Hingurakgoda railway stations, occurred when the Meenagaya train collided with and killed seven elephants, including four calves and two adults.

Jan 18, 2025 | sundaytimes.lk | Tharushi Weerasinghe

View(s): Say illegal sand mining, bad irrigation and unauthorised agricultural practices that cause flooding will be looked into Residents fear lack of maintenance work could cause sudden floods By Tharushi Weerasinghe   Residents of Senanayakapura and Samapura in Ampara suddenly evacuated on Tuesday (14). Fears of a flash flood caused by the Gal Oya river overflowing forced officials to move them to a temple in the area, where they spent the night.

Jan 11, 2025 | sundaytimes.lk | Tharushi Weerasinghe

View(s): By Tharushi Weerasinghe The government yesterday increased the excise duties and taxes on a range of items, including vehicles, electronics, beverages, and cigarettes. A gazette notification to this effect was issued by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in his capacity as the Minister of Finance. Accordingly, new import taxes on vehicles will range between 200 and 300 percent, depending on engine cylinder capacity and motor power, when imports are allowed next month.

Nov 16, 2024 | sundaytimes.lk | Tharushi Weerasinghe

View(s): By Tharushi Weerasinghe   With a record number of new faces entering Parliament a large number of political personalities that have been in the space for decades have been voted out at the polls this week. A total of 88 parliamentarians from 2020 that contested in the election this year failed to secure the votes to get through into the new parliament.   Many of these parliamentarians held key positions in the successive Rajapaksa and Wickremesinghe governments between 2020-2024.

Nov 9, 2024 | sundaytimes.lk | Tharushi Weerasinghe

View(s): No hazardous elements, says CEA By Tharushi Weerasinghe   Heavy metals were not found in the pollutants that made the canal and water bodies in the Dehiwela-Attidiya area run red this week. Residents in the area noticed that the water in the canal completely changed colour on Tuesday morning. “We followed the trail the next day because the water was still red the next day and came across a garbage heap near a house that had red dye all over it,” a resident from the area said.