Ven Omalpe Sobitha Thera led a protest march today and handed over a petition to the Canadian High Commission demanding the release of a Sri Lankan-born elephant held in a zoo in their country for the last 45 years under difficult conditions.
The elephant is reportedly affected by the cold weather and also has been confined to a small enclosed area, the protestors claimed.
Those involved in the protest held placards calling for the release of the elephant.
(Pix by Indika Handuwala)
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
The UK government has unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries which allows for more garments manufactured in Sri Lanka to enter the UK tariff-free.
Cabinet has approved the appointment of Commodore (retired) M.B.N.A. Premaratne of the Sri Lanka Navy, as the new Commissioner General of Excise.
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