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Measures to nab poachers killing wildlife by poisoning water

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The Department of Wildlife has stated that there is a racket underway to kill wild animals by poisoning water and then selling the meat.

In a statement, the Department says that these racketeers either create small puddles or use polythene bags near water sources and poison the water. Wildlife that are in search of water during the prevailing drought, are attracted to these water sources and die soon after.

The meat is then sold to pilgrims visiting Kataragama or transported to other areas, the statement adds.

Noting that the consumption of such animals killed by poisoning is harmful, the Department adds that strict measures will be taken against such racketeers and raids to nab such illicit activities have been increased during the drought season.

The Wildlife Department also urges public to immediately inform the 1992 hotline or contact the nearest Wildlife office if they learn any information on such rackets.

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Heavy rains expected in some areas today

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Showers will occur at times in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Nuwara-Eliya, Kandy, Galle and Matara districts today (June 18), the Department of Meteorology said.

Several spells of showers will occur in the North-western province.

Showers or thundershowers can be expected at a few places in the Uva province and in the Ampara and Batticaloa districts during the afternoon or night.

Fairly strong winds of about 30-40kmph can be expected at times over the Western slopes of the central hills and in the Northern, North-central, Southern and North-western provinces and in the Trincomalee district.

The general public has been requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.

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SL embassy in Tehran, relocated – Vijitha

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The Sri Lankan Embassy in Tehran, Iran has been relocated amid the prevailing situation, Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath told the Parliament today (June 17).

Embassy officials have also been moved due to the situation. In addition to embassy staff, eight Sri Lankan students who had been at the Embassy in Tehran have also been relocated to the northern part of Iran due to security concerns. 

However, all contact numbers remain operational, the minister added.

Herath said that approximately 35 Sri Lankans remain in Iran, with those residing in Tehran currently facing heightened risks. He also pointed out that nearly 20,000 Sri Lankans are presently in Israel.

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No risk of a fuel shortage – Nalinda

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Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has assured that there is no risk of an impending fuel shortage in the country due to the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict.

Speaking during the Cabinet briefing earlier today (June 17), he assured that Sri Lanka currently has adequate fuel reserves to meet national demand for at least two and a half months and and that necessary arrangements have been made to procure upcoming fuel shipments without any issues.

He urged the public not to be misled by such claims on social media.

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