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Sri Lanka discouraged Thailand from taking back sick elephant

By Easwaran Rutnam Sri Lanka discouraged Thailand from taking back a sick elephant, but Thailand insisted that the animal be taken back for treatment. Sak Surin, an ailing male Thai elephant, is to be flown home from Sri Lanka for treatment and rehabilitation next month. Minister of Wildlife Pavithra Wanniarachchi told Parliament today that she had made several requests to the Thai Ambassador in Sri Lanka to reconsider a decision to transport the elephant back to Thailand. However, she said

20 Jun, 2023

Sri Lanka distribute chicks among poultry farmers

Sri Lanka has begun distributing chicks among poultry farmers, the Trade Ministry said today. The Trade Ministry said that the first stage of the islandwide program to increase the production of eggs commenced in Gampaha today. Accordingly, the Trade Ministry distributed approximately 2300 chicks to selected poultry farmers today. The Trade Ministry said that another 100,000 chicks are to be distributed in the near future. The Government hopes to address the shortage of eggs in the market th

19 Jun, 2023

The Silent Crisis: The Environmental Impact of China’s Power Plant and the Rise of Chronic Kidney Disease in Sri Lanka

By Y P Prakash Sri Lanka, the beautiful island nation in the lap of the Indian Ocean, has made headlines for being the prime example of China?s debt-trap. But there is hardly any news about the rise in cases of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in Sri Lanka, especially in its north-central region. In fact, CKD is one of the most common diseases in this part of the country, affecting a mostly rural population engaged in agricultural activities. The north-central region, especially the areas surround

20 Jun, 2023