Cause of Beira bird deaths revealed

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5 months ago

February 5, 2025

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The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has confirmed that a bacterial infection is responsible for the recent deaths of animals in Beira Lake, Colombo.

Chief Veterinary Officer Mohamed Ijas stated that laboratory tests on tissue samples from the deceased animals identified the bacterium Pasteurella multocida as the cause.

The investigation, conducted in collaboration with the Homagama Veterinary Investigation Unit, included tissue analysis, blood tests, and other diagnostic procedures.

“We have confirmed the presence of Pasteurella multocida, but further tests are being carried out to assess the full extent of the situation,” he added.

As a preventive measure, the CMC will begin administering antibiotic vaccinations to the remaining animals starting today.

(dailynews.lk)

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Former Eastern Provincial Council member arrested

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7 hours ago

July 6, 2025

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Ampara District Organizer of the Tamil Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal party and former member of the Eastern Provincial Council K. Pushpakumar alias Iniya Bharathi has been arrested.

He was arrested over the abduction and disappearance of the former Vice Chancellor of the Eastern University Prof. Subramaniyam Ravindranath.

Sivanathurai Chandrakanthan, alias Pillayan, the leader of the Tamil Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal (TMVP) and former State Minister, was arrested by the Colombo Criminal Investigation Department at his office in Batticaloa on April 8, over this incident.

He was later detained for 3 months under the Prevention of Terrorism Act.

Iniya Bharathi, also known as Kumaraswamy Pushpakumar, was arrested based on information revealed during the interrogation of Pillayan.

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e-Revenue Licence system down due to technical glitch, ICTA says

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7 hours ago

July 6, 2025

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The Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA) said the electronic Revenue Licence system (eRL 2.0) is currently unavailable due to a critical technical infrastructure issue.

According to the ICTA, the disruption began on July 3, 2025, and has made vehicle revenue licence issuing services inaccessible.

The unavailability is expected to continue until July 9, 2025.

The ICTA expressed regret for the inconvenience caused to the public and assured that technical teams are working urgently to resolve the issue.

The agency also said that further updates will be shared as work progresses, with an official notice to be issued once services are restored.