The Fisheries Ministry has decided to ban "Parrot-fish" fishing, a colourful species found in relatively shallow tropical oceans such as Sri Lankan seas. They belong to the Scaridae family and the SriLankan fishers call them “Giraw”.
Parrotfish normally grows to 3-4 inches in length at times exceeding the height of a human. Even though it is not commonly consumed in Sri Lanka, in certain countries it is widely consumed as fish. These fish are found in coral reefs, rocky coasts, and sea grass beds and they serve as a significant tourist attraction of Sri Lanka since many foreign tourists visit Sri Lanka to watch these fish.
Parrot-fish is considered as an environmentally-friendly fish that causes significant bio-erosion. This species has been endangered due to the fishing. Following a request from environmental and tourism organizations, Fisheries Minister Mahinda Amaraweera instructed ministry officials take necessary actions to prohibit Parrot fish fishing in Sri Lanka.
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has interdicted Colombo Fort Magistrate Kosala Senadheera.
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.
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.
Gazette on new speed limit regulations to be issued within two weeks
Two underworld criminals wanted for multiple crimes, including murder, were brought from Dubai to Sri Lanka, today (12).
Senior DIG Nilantha Jayawardena has been sent on compulsory leave pending disciplinary investigation over his failure to prevent the Easter Sunday bombings.
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