A protest march took place yesterday from the Abayaramaya Temple in Narahenpita to the Dharmapala statue in Colombo calling for a ban on cattle slaughter in the country.
The protest march was conducted to coincide with the 156th birth anniversary of Anagarika Dharmapala, which fell yesterday.
The march also featured cattle that had been saved from slaughter.
Pix by Lahiru Harshana
Former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte passed away today while receiving treatment at a private hospital in Colombo, his family said. He was 57. Recently, he was admitted to hospital following an illness.
Among the top news stories reported today were the passing away of former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte, questioning of NPP Leader Wimal Weerawansa by the CID over the remarks he made about the Easter Sunday attack investigations and a protest march held in Borella calling an end to Israel’s continued bombardment of Gaza.
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Two persons reportedly involved in the murder of a resident in Peradeniya following a dispute over a chocolate worth 10 cents has been remanded by the Magistrate when Peradeniya Police produced them in court.
A NPP MP has proposed that in the event of a dog bite caused by non-vaccinated domesticated pet dog, the owner of the pet should be called to pay for the treatment expenses incurred by the state run hospital.
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