Relief package announced for five sectors

Faizer denies claims street dogs are to be killed

Local Government and Provincial Councils Minister Faizer Mustapha denied claims that there was a move to kill street dogs ahead of Vesak. He said that a social media campaign had been launched claiming that street dogs are to be killed. Activists disturbed by reports of attempts to kill street dogs have urged the public to take photographs of anyone seen rounding up dogs on the street. Mustapha insisted that the allegation that he was involved in moves to kill stray dogs is an attempt to crea

23 Apr, 2017

Permits to be suspended if dengue breeding grounds found

The permits issued to construction sites will be suspended if dengue breeding grounds are found, the Ministry of Health said today. Health Minister Dr. Rajitha Senaratne said that stern action will also be taken if? dengue breeding grounds are found in schools and government institutions. Dr. Rajitha Senaratne said that since dengue has spread over 12 districts,?urgent measures need to be taken. The Health Ministry said that 33,151 people have sought treatment for dengue so far this year and

21 Apr, 2017

Japanese team warn of excessive gas levels at garbage dump

A?Japanese team of experts have warned of excessive gas levels at the Meethotamulla garbage dump site. The experts today advised the military to be cautious on the use of heavy machinery in the area. The Japanese team visited the site of the?Meethotamulla garbage dump land slide today and carried out tests. A report on the findings by the Japanese experts is to be submitted to the Government. (Colombo Gazette)

21 Apr, 2017