Cabinet has approved a proposal put forward by Hindu Religious Affairs Minister D.M.Swaminadan to outlaw the ancient practice of animal and bird sacrifices in Kovil areas that is still observed at several temples across the country.
The legislation could see animal sacrifices at Hindu temples being banned after the practice offended animal rights activists, as well as many other Sri Lankans.
Although there is currently no clear law prohibiting animal sacrifices at places of worship, Sri Lankan courts from time to time have issued temporary bans on such practices.
A QR Code for fuel distribution for vehicles has been implemented from today.
Prices of both used and modified vehicles are expected to drop with the government’s decision to remove the surcharge of 50 per cent imposed on vehicles
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