Hunters are poisoning wild animals at waterholes which they frequent in order to quench their thirst during the prevailing drought and sell their flesh in Kataragama, Yala and other areas, wildlife officers have received information.

Noting the longstanding relationship between Sri Lanka and India, National Security Advisor Sagala Ratnayaka said that India had stepped up beyond the call of duty to lend Sri Lanka a hand during the recent economic crisis.

Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa say he agrees to a devolution of powers within a unitary Sri Lanka.

Tamil politicians have strongly condemned former minister Mervyn Silva over his having publicly issued death threats to state officials for suspending development work at a Buddhist temple in Trincomalee due to opposition by Tamils.

SJB MP Rohini Kaviratne wants unity between her leader Sajith Premadasa and president Ranil Wickremesinghe as a wish of the people.

A young photographer is planning to take the FSP party to court over the use of a photograph taken by him for a political propaganda purpose without his permission.

The SLPP has informed the president that democracy could be strengthened even without devolving powers to the provinces.