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Muthu Raja harassed by mahout: Minister intervenes

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The Wildlife and Forest Resources Conservation Minister has instructed the Ministry Secretary to take necessary steps to place the Muthu Raja Tusker at the care of the Dehiwala Zoo.

The tusker was a donation from Thailand to former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga and she later handed over the elephant to the Aluthgama Kande Vihara.

However, it was later revealed that the elephant was harassed by the mahout.

Therefore, the Ambassador of Thailand in Sri Lanka had taken away the tusker from the temple and placed it in the custody of Dehiwala Zoo.

It is reported that the elephant is currently being cared for by the staff of the Dehiwala Zoo but the Thai Ambassador has decided to take the elephant back to Thailand.

Minister Mahinda Amaraweera had held a lengthy discussion with Ministry Secretary Chandra Herath yesterday (15) over the matter and on keeping the elephant in Sri Lanka.

Accordingly, it was reported that the National Zoological Department has agreed to keep Muthu Raja in the Dehiwala Zoo and the Minister has instructed the Secretary to take necessary steps in consultation with the Thai Ambassador.

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Uddika Premarathna returns to SL

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Former MP and actor – Uddika Premarathna has returned to the island, reports say.

According to reports, he has arrived in Sri Lanka today (28) morning with his family on an Emirates flight.

Mr. Premarathna’s sudden resignation from parliament and his subsequent departure had raised speculations of him applying for political asylum. However, he had rejected these claims. Speaking to a local YouTube channel that he had not sought political asylum in Canada as reported and that he was expecting a work visa.

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Gnanasara Thero sentenced to 4 years RI

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Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thero has been sentenced to four years of rigorous imprisonment over hate speech made against Islam 08 years ago.

Colombo High Court Judge Aditya Patabendige delivered the verdict today (March 28) while imposing a fine of Rs. 100,000 on the monk.

The Attorney General had filed the case against the Bodu Bala Sena General Secretary on charges of causing religious and racial disunity in Sri Lanka over remarks made by him on Kuragala Temple during a media briefing held on March 30, 2016.

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Special commodity levy on imported onions & rice, slashed

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The special commodity levy on imported onions and rice has been reduced with effect from yesterday (March 27).

Thereby, the Special Commodity Levy of Rs. 65 per 1kg of rice has been dropped to Rs. 1 until April 03, 2024.

In addition, the tax levied from imported Rose Onions have been slashed to Rs. 10 per kilogram until April 30, 2024.

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