Number of coronavirus patients in Sri Lanka rises to 81

Wildlife officer killed in elephant attack

By Vyshnavy Velrajh A wildlife officer has died following an elephant attack in Siyambalanduwa this morning. Director General of the Department of Wildlife Conservation M.G.C. Sooriyabandara told the Colombo Gazette that the officer had been mauled to death by a wild elephant. The officer was killed while engaged in herding the wild elephant from the area, he said. The diseases officer was attached to the Wildlife Conservation office in Siyambalanduwa. (Colombo Gazette)

17 Sep, 2020

Government considers taking over property of drug dealers

The Government is considering taking over money and property acquired by drug dealers through illegal means. A discussion in this regard was held between Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and the relevant officials, the Prime Minister’s Office said today. Attention was drawn at the meeting to cash, vehicles, houses and other property illegally acquired by suspects arrested on drugs smuggling charges. It was noted that the illegally acquired property continues to be made use of by those charged

15 Sep, 2020

Government undecided on LGBTQI rights

The Government says it is undecided on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning (or: queer), Intersex (LGBTQI) rights. Asked at a media briefing today about the rights of the LGBTQI community, particularly the Lesbian, Gay and Transgender community, cabinet co-spokesman Ramesh Pathirana said that the matter has not been discussed. He said that since the issue has now been raised he will discuss the matter with the Justice Minister. Asked if there is a move to criminalise LGBTQI throug

17 Sep, 2020