Dehiwala


Dehiwala is a suburban area in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It lies within the administrative boundaries of Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia Municipal Council. It is known for the National [Zoological Gardens of Sri Lanka|zoo] which houses thousands of animals and hundreds of species.

2019 Easter Sunday attack

A reception hall of The [Tropical Inn Hotel] opposite to the National [Zoological Gardens of Sri Lanka] was also bombed during 2019 [Sri Lanka Easter bombings|a series of explosions] and two casualties were reported in the site.

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