Gazette issued imposing Maximum Retail Price on coconuts

Tusks of elephant taken back to Thailand from Sri Lanka to be trimmed

Veterinarians at the Thai Elephant Conservation Centre in Lampang are planning to trim the tusks of Plai Sak Surin, an elephant brought back from Sri Lanka, to help improve his quality of life. The decision came after the elephant?s long and heavy tusks began affecting its daily activities, forcing it to lift its head to prevent them from dragging on the ground, especially when navigating hills or avoiding obstacles. Veterinarian Warangkana Langkapin said on Thursday that the team has been tal

21 Nov, 2024

Sri Lanka elected to the UN Commission on International Trade Law

Sri Lanka was among thirty-one (31) members elected to the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) by the UN General Assembly. Sri Lanka contested for a seat from the Asia Pacific Group, and secured 177 votes. This was the second highest number of votes within the group, and second highest overall among the thirty one members elected. Other member states elected from the Asia Pacific Group to the UNCITRAL are Malaysia, The Philippines, Singapore, Viet Nam, China, Japan

22 Nov, 2024

President assures end to racism and justice for victims of crimes

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake assured an end to racism and justice for victims of high-profile crimes. Making his maiden Throne Speech in Parliament, the President said that Sri Lanka now has a good opportunity to meet public expectations for National unity. Dissanayake assured that he intends to put an end to religious extremism and racial politics. The President also said that politicians will not be above the law and the law will be equal to all. He assured justice for the victims an

21 Nov, 2024