Move to sell LSD-infected cattle amid disease outbreak

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12 months ago

May 21, 2024

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With the outbreak of the Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) among cattle in the Nuwara Eliya District, there is a growing tendency among dairy farmers to sell off their affected livestock.

Dr. Suresh Kumara, the Government Veterinary Surgeon in charge of the Kotagala-Talawakele division, reported that the district contributes 12 percent of the Central Province’s milk production.

The outbreak has led to the death of many milch cows, resulting in a sharp decline in milk output.

In response to the outbreak, affected dairy farmers have begun selling their LSD-infected cattle to slaughterhouses.

Dr. Kumara emphasized the need for vaccination to control the disease but noted that the necessary vaccine is currently unavailable.

(dailymirror.lk)

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Keheliya further remanded

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7 hours ago

May 20, 2025

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Former Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella has been further remanded until June 03.

Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali ordered to remand Rambukwella following his arrest by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) in over three complaints related to alleged corruption.

The court also granted permission to name Rambukwella’s son – Ramith Rambukwella, as a suspect in the case.

The magistrate issued the order after considering the submissions made by both the CIABOC and the defense counsel.

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This week’s Cabinet decisions

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8 hours ago

May 20, 2025

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A number of decisions have been taken at the Cabinet meeting held yesterday (May 19).

The decisions taken by the Cabinet of Ministers are as follows :

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Gazette issued for salt imports

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8 hours ago

May 20, 2025

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A gazette notification has been issued for the import of salt.

Controller General of Imports – Upulmali Premathilaka states that a gazette notification has been issued allowing the import of salt until June 10th.

Accordingly, a license is not required to import salt.

She noted that any importer who has recommendations from the Ministry of Health can import salt and that it is possible to import non-iodized and table salt under this.

Meanwhile, Minister of Trade, Commerce and Food Security Wasantha Samarasinghe stated that 250 MT of salt for consumption will be imported into the country today (May 20).

The Minister also stated that the salt stocks imported from India will arrive in the country soon.