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Monkeys in Hambantota were captured and translocated

Over 170 monkeys in Hambantota were captured and translocated as a temporary measure to control crop damages caused by these creatures, an official from the Wildlife Conservation Department (WCD) told the Daily News yesterday. The monkey menace has been seriously affecting cultivation in Hambantota, Galle and Matara causing heavy losses for the people. Economic Development [...]

October 27, 2011 / No Comment / Read More

Tissamaharama-American tourist in Sri Lanka

October 14, 2011 No Comment

We asked for Tissamaharama, the town everyone called Tissa, and pulled up to park outside its painted white temple under the full moon. We had taken the long road from Hambantota past the right turn at Wirawila, up and around through Kataragama. We asked for the hotel, “Tissa Lake View” and followed fingers that pointed [...]

Second South Asian Beach Games in Maldives

October 14, 2011 No Comment

Maldives will host the second South Asian Beach Games in 2013, the South Asian Olympic Council (SAOC) confirmed. The decision was taken at the SAOC meeting at southern Sri Lankan coastal city Hambantota, where the inaugural South Asian Beach Games are now in progress. Hemasiri Fernando, president of Sri Lanka National Olympic Committee and an [...]

Turtle Beach Cabanas – Rekawa,Tangalle

September 26, 2011 No Comment

There are 2 private cabanas with open sit outs facing the beautiful secluded beach. They are ideal for honeymoon couples, small travel groups or individual travelers who need to escape from the hustle and bustle of city life and get a lifetime experience on one of the best beaches of the world with exploring the [...]