The National Zoological Gardens have planned to exhibit the newly acquired Himalayan brown bears and Hyena pairs at Dehiwala Zoo as well as Ridiyagama Safari Park in Hambantota, from Tuesday, March 25. The animals were subjected to quarantine procedures following their arrival at Dehiwala Zoo and Ridiyagama Safari Park.
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.
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.
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