Parliament to Debate Key Regulations, Including Colombo Port City Act Provisions
A parliamentary debate on several regulations, including those under the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act, is scheduled to take
AWC Calls for Coordinated National Policy to Address Dog Population Control and Human-Animal Conflict
Despite significant progress in controlling the community dog population in Sri Lanka, over 60% of community dogs have been sterilised
Dehiwala Zoo’s Only Orangutan Passes Away
The only orangutan at the Dehiwala Zoo has passed away, confirmed the Department of National Zoological Gardens. The 15-year-old orangutan,
Sri Lanka Launches Online Certification System for Overseas Citizens
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, in partnership with the Registrar General’s Department, has introduced a pilot
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to Embark on Official Visit to China
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will begin his official visit to China on January 14, 2025, according to Minister Nalintha Jayatissa,
Draft Bill to Amend Local Authorities Elections Act Gazetted
The Draft Bill to amend the Local Authorities Elections Act, allowing the cancellation of nominations submitted for the 2023 Local
HMPV Cases on the Rise: Malaysia, China, and India Report Infections Amid Global Concerns
Cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) are surging globally, with significant increases reported in Malaysia, China, and India, raising concerns over
India Detects First Suspected Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) Case in Bengaluru
India has confirmed its first suspected case of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in an eight-month-old baby from Bengaluru. Sources from the
Sri Lanka Targets High-End Tourists with Quality-Focused Tourism Strategy
The government is prioritizing improvements in the quality of the tourism sector alongside increasing visitor numbers to attract high-end tourists,
Government to Revitalize Thriposha Company: A Commitment to Nutrition and Sustainability
The government has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining the ‘Thriposha’ Company in Kandana as a state-owned institution, announcing plans for