An a island country located in the Indian Ocean ” Sri lanka” – By Malsha – eLanka Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, is an island country located in the Indian Ocean, off the southern coast of India. The country has a rich cultural heritage and a history that spans over 3,000 years. The capital and largest city of Sri Lanka is Colombo, which is located on the west coast of the island. The country has a population of approximately 21 million people, with Sinhalese being the largest ethnic group, followed by Tamil and Muslim communities. Sri Lanka is known for its beautiful beaches, lush tropical forests, and ancient Buddhist temples. It has eight UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the ancient city of Anuradhapura and the Sigiriya rock fortress. The economy of Sri Lanka is primarily based on agriculture, with tea, rubber, and coconut being some ...

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After 100+ Pilot Whales Get Stranded on Beach, Sri Lankans Mount Epic Rescue – by Malaka Rodrigo Source:Science Panadura, Sri Lanka: Volunteers in Sri Lanka defied the ongoing COVID-19 second wave to join a mammoth overnight rescue effort to push more than 100 stranded pilot whales back into the sea. At least five whales were reported to have died despite the efforts. The whales beached in the southwestern town of Panadura, about 30 kilometers (20 miles) from Colombo, on November 2. Local fishers first noticed the unusual scene at around 1:30 p.m. “They first appeared as a dark patch in the horizon and kept on moving toward the shore like a giant wave,” said fisherman Upul Ranjith. “We tried to push them back to the sea, but they kept returning to the beach as if they wished to commit suicide.” ...

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Over 100 whales beached at Panadura Source:Dailymirror More than 100 whales have beached along the Panadura coast today, Panadura police confirmed. An operation has been launched by the Sri Lanka Police and the Sri Lanka Coast Guard to safely guide these whales back to sea. A similar phenomenon of this nature was witnessed in Sampur several years ago.   ...

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