Affidavit filed by the Chief Wildlife Warden, Assam in the matter of news item titled "the last feral horses in India" appearing in Mongabay, November 5, 2024. The matter relates to the critically endangered status of feral horses in the Dibru-Saikhowa National Park as well as of smuggling of these …
Farmer Organisations in Habarana area accused the ruling party politicians and officials of allowing their favourites to encroach the Kadahatha tank reservation and sell land to build hotels. A tense atmosphere emerged when Deputy Minister of Land Development Chandrasiri Sooriarachchi arrived to attend their meeting. The representatives of the farmer …
The Ministry of Tourism announced a 60 day accelerated development programme on Tuesday, to expedite the growth and development of the industry. Looked at as one of the thrust sectors that can fast track the generation of several economic benefits to the community, the ministry said this accelerated programme would …
Sri Lanka's Ministry of Health Care and Nutrition has ordered 380,000 doses of Novel Influenza A / H1N1 (Swine Flu) vaccine to curb the spread of the disease. Addressing a media briefing the Health Minster Nimal Siripala de Silva said the World Health Organization has agreed to provide the vaccine …
Ratnapura has been hit by floods with several areas already under water as a result of heavy rains, the Disaster Management Centre said yesterday DMC Ratnapura District Coordinator S.M. Abeyratna said about 35 families had been affected in Della in the Ratnapura District. He said mini earth slips had also …
The Sri Lankan government has taken measures under the "Api Wawamu Rata Nagamu" program to cultivate nearly 11,000 acres of land in the North left abandoned for a long period due to the LTTE activities. The government recently dispatched a large stock of agricultural equipment and machineries including 37 tractors …
With heavy rains prevailing these days in areas in the north, the Governor of the Northern Province GA Chandrasiri has advised the officials of the Department of Health of the Northern Province to take steps to commence a special health programme for the prevention of malaria and dengue in the …
The first death in Kurunegala from the A H1N1 influenza was reported today with the demise of a 58-year-old school principal. K.W. Gunathilaka, a father of two hailing from the Moragolla area in Kurunegala in the North-Western Province was admitted to hospital by his family yesterday and had succumbed to …
Sri Lanka's Healthcare and Nutrition Ministry has placed an immediate order for the WHO approved Novel Influenza (A) H1N1 vaccine amid the rising death toll from the epidemic. Adding to the death toll rising alarmingly due to the rapid spread of A/H1N1 another death was reported yesterday evening from Kurunegala. …
Sri Lanka health authorities are discussing with the World Health Organization (WHO) officials to import the Influenza A/H1N1 vaccine, Health Ministry sources said. Pandemic influenza A/H1N1 is spreading in the country and there had been 132 confirmed cases to date according to the Epidemiology Unit. The vaccine however will only …
The government authorities have warned the residents of the city as well as the devotees to the most sacred Kataragama city in Southern Sri Lanka to be vigilant as the water level of the famous Menik River could rise tonight. According to the irrigation officials of the area the sluice …
The Health and Nutrition Ministry will introduce a National Nutrition Policy in order to develop a national action plan and a strategic plan to be implemented through inter-sectoral cooperation by the provincial health authorities, a Ministry spokesman said. The cabinet approval has been granted to Health Minister Nimal Siripala De …
The residents of Thambarombuwa village in the Kotawehera DS Division of Nikaweratiya are living in constant fear of wild elephants that roam into the human habitats after dusk. A rogue elephant that pulled down the walls of a house gulped down a stock of paddy in the house. The owner …
According to recent statistics it has been revealed that the number of dengue patients in the Colombo, Gampaha, Matale and Vavuniya districts has increased once again in the month of October, compare to the September figures, Dengue Control Unit Consultant Community Physician Dr. Nimalka Pannilahetti said. The Health Ministry's statistics …
The Fisheries Ministry is planning to increase fish production by introducing new technology and gear required to fish in deep seas, said the Fisheries Minister Felix Perera addressing a press conference at the Media Ministry of today. He further said that all fisheries harbours will be upgraded with adequate storage …
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa has directed to provide adequate compensations to the farmers who are affected by the existing drought in Ampara District, Media Minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena said. The farmers in the area have been experiencing heavy losses due to the prevailing drought as their economy is highly …
Sri Lanka's Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry today confirmed that the death of 16-year old boy in Kandy was due to the complications from the Influenza A-H1N1 commonly known as Swine Flu. This is the first death reported in Sri Lanka due to the H1N1 since the first H1N1 …
Up until 1995, the power sector in Sri Lanka was more or less carbon neutral as over 95% of the requirement was produced from hydro-power. In order to meet in increasing demand of the country during the last 13 years the government took steps to establish oil fired power plants. …
Sri Lankan government is considering to develop a nuclear power programme to meet the country's growing power demand. The Cabinet of Sri Lanka today approved a proposal submitted by the Minister of Power and Energy, W.D.J Senaviratne to make a policy decision to consider Nuclear Power as an option for …
Chief Epidemiologist at the Ministry of Health Dr. Paba Palihawadana has said that the fast spreading rat fever in the districts of Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara, Kurunegala, Matara and Kegalle had claimed over a 100 deaths this year alone, and infected over 3000 persons. She said that the disease easily spread …
