On June 19, 2025, a sloth bear approached a tour truck in Yala National Park, Sri Lanka. It bit a hole into the front-right tire before darting off into the wild. The bear seemed to have its own ...

COLOMBO (News 1st); An Italian national was arrested early this (30) morning at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while attempting to smuggle over 10 kilograms of cocaine into Sri Lanka.

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Key Takeaways Teddy bears evoke nostalgia and comfort, reducing anxiety and stress in cancer patients through tactile interaction. They symbolize unconditional love, aiding patients in coping with ...

Beijing's rising influence in Sri Lanka and the wider Indian Ocean region has been a major source of concern for New Delhi.

Environment Sri Lanka: Sloth bear deaths spark alarm Experts fear that the rare and elusive species may be dying of some disease, suspected to be African swine fever.

India-Sri Lanka defence pact, seen as a big step to boost strategic ties, comes nearly 40 years after Indian Peace Keeping Force's role in the island nation.

Prime Minister Modi’s three-day visit to Sri Lanka fostered stronger bilateral ties with President Dissanayake. Seven MoUs were signed in key sectors including defence, energy, and trade. Modi ...

I wanted to go big for my kids' birthday and bought a giant teddy bear. They have played with it nonstop but it takes up half the playroom.

Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka’s largest and a prime location for year-round sloth bear sightings, has sparked concern after the sudden deaths of three sloth bears (Melursus ursinus inornatus ...