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Government to take over Ridiyagama Rehabilitation Centre

The Government is to take over the Ridiyagama Rehabilitation Centre from the Southern Provincial Council. The Ridiyagama Rehabilitation Centre in Ambalantota was established in 1975 under the Department of Social Services and in 1990, it was assigned to the Social Affairs Division of the Southern Provincial Council. There are currently 576 inmates in the centre which has been built to house around 450 inmates only. Based on the orders given by the court, inmates from different parts of the is

14 Mar, 2023

Elephant found dead in Thambuthegama with gunshot wounds

An elephant has been found dead in Orugalayaya, Thambuthegama with gunshot wounds. The carcass of the elephant was found inside a forest reserve. Wildlife officers found the carcass of the animal aged around 8-9 years old. Villagers had informed the Wildlife Department 2 days ago that there was an injured elephant seen roaming in the area. The Wildlife Department launched a search operation and found the carcass of the animal yesterday (Wednesday). Gunshot wounds were found on the legs of t

16 Mar, 2023

‘India is in a sweet spot for the next few years’

Sticky inflation and the possibility of longer-than-expected monetary tightening by global central banks, including the Reserve Bank of India, have made markets highly strung. Jyotivardhan Jaipuria, founder and managing director, Valentis Advisors, in conversation with?Puneet Wadhwa/Business Standard, says India is in a sweet spot for the next few years if discussions with most foreign investors are any indicator and they wish to remain overweight on Indian equities. How do you see the global

16 Mar, 2023