A group of civil society representatives held a protest opposite the Judicial Service Commission in Aluthkade today demanding action against those engaged in elephant theft and environmental destruction. The protesters voiced their concerns at alleged external and internal interference by various parties intent on subverting the course of justice. A campaign to collect signatures was also launched.
Meanwhile, a rival protest was staged opposite the Aluthkade Magistrate's Court by a group of lawyers demanding that the sovereignty of the judiciary be respected.
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A Sri Lankan man was apprehended at Suvarnabhumi airport for attempting to smuggle wildlife out of the country after three ball pythons were found hidden in his underwear, the Bangkok post reported.
The UK government has unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries which allows for more garments manufactured in Sri Lanka to enter the UK tariff-free.
Read these and more on tomorrow’s edition of the Sunday Times
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