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Kothala -Himbutu Shipment returned to Sri Lanka
A container was returned to Sri Lanka after the customs found that the container was carrying 8 metric tuns of Kothala Himbutu chips (Salacia reticulata )to Japan ,Customs Media Spokesman Mr Lesle Gamini said. He said that they found Kothala Himbutu Chips valued over 4.2 million packed as in a 20 foot container which reported carrying Cinnamon chips. Mr Gamni explained that three residents of Colombo 11 who shipped the container have been questioned by Customs Department. He said that the plant is protected under the Fauna and Flora Act in addition to that Possession, or illegal smuggling out of county is strictly prohibited. “Though the plant can not be exported the it has a demand in foreign countries for medicine due to it’s anti- diabetic properties,he said.
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- July 11, 2024 - 1220 - 0
Colombo Fort Magistrate interdicted
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has interdicted Colombo Fort Magistrate Kosala Senadheera.
- July 16, 2024 - 279 - 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.
- 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.
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