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Private vehicles banned from entering National Parks

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2 years ago

October 28, 2022

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The entry of private vehicles into National Parks without the guides of the Wildlife Department has been suspended.

Wildlife and Forest Conservation Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said that this decision will be implemented until the investigations related to the incident where a group of people drove vehicles in a reckless manner in the Yala National Park, are completed.

He said the Wildlife Department has reported the facts to the Tissamaharama Magistrate’s Court over the incident and has taken necessary legal steps.

Meanwhile, an investigation is underway at the ministry level regarding the six tour guides and the wildlife controller who were on duty at the time of the incident.

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CPC slashes fuel prices

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10 hours ago

April 30, 2024

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The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has reduced fuel prices with effect from midnight today (April 30).

Accordingly,

– Petrol (92) has been reduced by Rs.3/- to Rs. 368/– Petrol (95) has been reduced by Rs. 20/- to Rs. 420/-
– Lanka Auto Diesel has been reduced by Rs. 30/- to Rs. 333/-
– Lanka Super Diesel 4 Star Euro 4 has been reduced by Rs. 9/- to Rs. 377/-

– Lanka Kerosene has been reduced by Rs. 30/- to Rs. 215/-

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Interim order issued preventing President & CC from nominating judges to SC

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10 hours ago

April 30, 2024

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The Supreme Court has issued an interim stay order on the President and the Constitutional Council, preventing them from nominating judges to the Supreme Court, except as Chief Justice.

The Supreme Court has issued this interim order while allowing the hearing of a petition submitted by a lawyer against the decision taken by the Constituent Council to reject the nomination submitted by the President for the appointment of the incumbent President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Nissanka Bandula Karunaratne as a Supreme Court Judge.

The hearing of the petition was fixed for the 4th of October, 2024.

(adaderana.lk)

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Discharge of airman’s weapon damages Airport VIP Lounge roof

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11 hours ago

April 30, 2024

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The roof of the VIP Lounge at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) sustained damage after a T-56 firearm issued to an airman on duty at the Lounge was suddenly discharged.

No one was injured in the incident that occurred at about 10.25am.

The airman whose weapon was discharged has been arrested and the Sri Lanka Air Force and Airport Police are conducting a joint investigation.

sundaytimes.lk

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