‘Tripitaka’ declared a national heritage
The Cabinet has approved the proposal to declare the ‘Tripitaka’, the text which includes all teachings of Buddha, as a…
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Sri Lanka to implement death penalty on drug dealers
Sri Lanka, battling to eradicate its growing narcotics problem and curb the organized crime associated with drug trade, has decided…
Over 60 forest reserves to be declared national parks
The Minister of Sustainable Development and Wildlife Gamini Jayawickrama Perera states that steps will be taken to declare 64 forest…
Wildlife Ministry to take tough action against elephant hunters
The Ministry of Sustainable Development and Wildlife has taken measures to increase the legal punishment for the killing of tuskers.…
Historical Girihandu Seya to be renovated
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe stated in parliament yesterday that steps will be taken to provide the necessary funds to develop…
Authorities take steps to limit number of vehicles entering Yala National Park
The Department of Wildlife Conservation has decided to limit the number of vehicles carrying tourists into Yala National Park. Accordingly, only…
7th Buddhist Summit of World Buddhist Supreme Conference commences in Sri Lanka
The inauguration ceremony of the Seventh Buddhist Summit of the World Buddhist Supreme Conference was held Thursday (Nov. 02)…
