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Animal welfare bill to be presented
The Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has promised animal rights activist to introduce an animal welfare bill soon.
He had undertaken this decision after a meeting held with animal rights protection organizations recently.
During the meeting ,it is revealed that the existing laws were not sufficient to punish those accused for animal cruelty and accordingly it was decided to appoint an advisory panel to discuss amendments to the existing rules .
Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, S.R Attygala, Secretary to the Ministry of Mahaweli, Agriculture, Irrigation and Rural Development, Neil Bandara Hapuhinna, Secretary to the Ministries, Veterinary Officers, Department of Wildlife Conservation, Ministry of Health, Department of Animal Production and Health participated for the meeting held with the Prime Minister.
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- July 11, 2024 - 1213 - 0
Colombo Fort Magistrate interdicted
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has interdicted Colombo Fort Magistrate Kosala Senadheera.
- July 12, 2024 - 272 - 0
SC refuses interim order on Judges appointments
The Supreme Court today refused interim relief in an application filed by President’s Counsel Senaka Walgampaya seeking an Order from the Supreme Court compelling the President to appoint judges to fill the existing vacancies in the Court Of Appeal.
- July 10, 2024 - 272 - 0
Deadline extended for G.C.E. A/L applications
The deadline for online applications to the 2024 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination has been extended until July 12, the Department of Examinations said.
- July 16, 2024 - 272 - 0
MP on open warrant turns up at school event
Mr. Ali Sabri Rahim, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Puttalam District whom an open warrant had been issued, attended a public ceremony at Al Aksha National School in Kalpitiya today (16) as the special guest of honor.
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