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Over 60% of infectious diseases affecting humans transmitted through animals - SLVA President

Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- Over 60 percent of infectious diseases affecting humans originate in animals, according to Sri Lanka Veterinary Association's (SLVA) President Dr. Sugath Premachandra. Speaking a... Read More


'New legislation for Ayurveda needed'

Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- Deputy Health Minister Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni stated that the existing Ayurveda Act is completely inadequate to face the challenges currently present in the field of Ayurvedic trea... Read More


Committee on Ways and Means stresses the need for tax administration reforms, digitalisation

Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- The Committee on Ways and Means emphasised the importance of utilising digital technology, broadening the tax base and strengthening institutional capacity to enhance the efficie... Read More


Death penalty against church teaching, says Cardinal

Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- Capital punishment goes against the teachings of the Catholic Church even for those responsible for the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings, Archbishop of Colombo, Cardinal Malcolm Ranji... Read More


Justice Minister meets with ACJU

Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- A Government delegation headed by Minister of Justice and National Integration Harshana Nanayakkara, comprising Deputy Minister of Religious and Cultural Affairs, Muneer Mulaffer... Read More


BASL's silence over attacks on Chief Justice raises questions: Lawyer

Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- Attorney-at-Law Jagath Abeynayaka has written to Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) President Rajeev Amarasuriya, questioning the association's silence over personal attacks on ... Read More


Vocational education to be added to school curriculum

Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- Steps are being taken to include vocational education in the school curriculum under ongoing education reforms, Additional Secretary for Vocational Education Samanthi Senanayake ... Read More


Property damage exceeds Rs. 100 Mn

Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- The property damage caused by the recent unrest at the Negombo Prison has exceeded Rs. 100 million, according to the Prisons Department, and it stated that investigations into th... Read More


Death penalty for drug trafficking considered

Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- Attention has been drawn on implementing the death penalty for drug related crimes and offences during the discussions held at the 'Ratama Ekata' National Steering Council, drawi... Read More


Battery energy storage systems at 16 grid substations near completion

Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- Construction work on commercial-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) planned for installation at 16 grid substations across the country has reached its final stage, the Mi... Read More