The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) Hatton depot is set to introduce a safari bus service to promote tourism in the area.

The bus has been refurbished from an older vehicle obtained from the Ratmalana depot and redesigned as a tourist safari bus.

Approximately Rs. 4 million has been spent on the project, and the bus is fitted with 42 seats and equipped with a sound system, air conditioning and a television. It has also been modified to allow open-roof and window access for sightseeing purposes.

The service is expected to operate covering tourist attractions, including the Sri Pada and areas within the Nuwara Eliya district. (Newswire)

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A mahout was killed in an elephant attack at an elephant safari centre in Randenigala on Sunday.

The incident had occurred while two elephants were engaged in a safari carrying four people, including 2 children.

Following a photo shoot with the elephants and the children, one elephant had attacked the mahout after he signalled for the animals to move. 

The mahout had died last morning after being admitted to the Kegalle Hospital following the incident.

The deceased has been identified as a 40-year-old resident of Kiriella in Ratnapura. 

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