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An Indian Performer Skips across Sri Lanka’s Wild Life Terrain

SEE YOU TUBE Presentation by Shakthi Mohan// Nriti Shakthi of India … entitled “Dance across the World” Dive into the enchanting world of Sri Lanka with Shakti Mohan in the first episode of our brand new series, Dance Across the … Continue reading

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“Corridors of Time” Painting Exhibition at Lionel Wendt, Colombo

Corridors of Time – Artistic Narratives of Heritage and Nature …. at … the  Harold Peiris Gallery at the Lionel Wendt,  Col-7 ,,, Opening: 2nd November 2023 @ 6pm …. continuing from 3rd-5th November …  with Paintings from Royden Gibbs & … Continue reading

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Surviving Killing Mayhem and Enduring Migration

Sharmala Kanagasundaram … with highlighting imposed by The Editor, Thuppahi Sharmala Kanagasundram’s ‘Portrait of a Colombo Tamil Family’ launched in Colombo, 43 years after ‘Black July’ A deeply personal account of loss, resilience and renewal, ‘Portrait of a Colombo Tamil … Continue reading

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Drs Yasodhara & Vimukthi Kumaratunga in Britain

DATA secured from Internet Sources by The EDITOR, THUPPAHI News Item presented by Walter Jayawardena The wedding of London educated daughter Yasodhara of Sri Lanka’s former President Chandrika Kumaratunga and a Consultant medical practitioner Roger Walker was announced in London’s … Continue reading

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Protection From Waste For Adam’s Peak & Environs ….

Ifham Nizam, in The ISLAND Newspaper,  25 December 2025 Sri Pada revered as one of Sri Lanka’s most sacred pilgrimage sites, is also among the country’s most environmentally sensitive ecosystems. During each pilgrimage season, hundreds of thousands of devotees ascend … Continue reading

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Sambhur Meat Hunters in Sri Lanka’s Jungle Sanctuaries

ITEM in Daily Mirror, 25 September 2023 Wildlife authorities nabbed four persons who poached four sambhurs and a mousedeer for meat in the Rantambe sanctuary, the Department of Wildlife Conservation said.  

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The Turtle ‘Nursery’ at Rekawa in Southern Sri Lanka

 Risidra Mendis, in Ceylon Today, 19 October 2024  where the title runs thus: “A world without turtles is a world less beautiful”  Far from the hustle and bustle of city life and nestled along the Southern Coast of Sri Lanka is … Continue reading

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Wild Animals & Luxury at Yala National Park in Sri Lanka

Jeremy Bourke: “The new Sri Lankan resort where wildlife roam free,” in The Weekend Australian Travel + Luxury Magazine, 3/4 February 2024 ……. Buffalos in pools, elephants on footpaths and an escort needed when you leave your pavilion – the … Continue reading

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Mona Khalil, Lebanese Sea Turtle Activist, Killed in Israeli Air-Strike

AI Overview Lebanese sea turtle activist Mona Khalil, often referred to as the “guardian” of Lebanon’s sea turtles, died on June 19, 2026, after succumbing to injuries from an Israeli airstrike. [1, 2, 3, 4] The 76-year-old conservationist was critically … Continue reading

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Elephant Orphanage & Elephant Lore: Dilmah Initiative at Uda Walawe

Kamanthi Wickramasinghe, in Daily Mirror, 25 March 2024, where the title reads thus: “Üda Walawe ETH: A home away from home for baby elephants” Spectators witnessing another busy feeding hour at the Uda Walawe ETH —Pix courtesy: Dilmah Conservationh Inauguration … Continue reading

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