President Maithripala Sirisena yesterday (Sept 10) claimed that the enviornment is being destroyed locally and globally by racketeers and those who have political power.
Addressing the Asia-Pacific conference of the Association for Tropical Biology and Conservation in Thulhuriya, the President pointed out that it is a timely need to create a balance between humans and nature to establish a sustainable society.
He further said that endemic and rare species of fauna and flora must be protected by taking steps to increase forest cover and by protecting enviornment sensitive areas.
While observing that a broad dialogue has been created in the tropical regions on bio-diversity, the President added that it is an honour for Sri Lanka to host the Asia-Pacific Conference.
Mr. Sirisena said he hopes that matters concerning the wild elephant issue which has resulted in the destruction of several crops, would be discussed at the conference.
The Conference which began yesterday will end on September 13.
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.
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.
Gazette on new speed limit regulations to be issued within two weeks
Cabinet has approved a proposed amendment to the Constitution that a referendum would be required to extend the Presidential and Parliamentary term beyond five years.
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