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No approval for cannabis infused chocolates – State minister

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7 months ago

February 14, 2023

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The Department of Ayurveda has not given its approval for cannabis-infused chocolates that have been released to the market in view of Valentine’s Day, Indigenous Medicine State Minister Sisira Jayakody said.

It is reported that this cannabis-mixed chocolate, produced by a company in Pothuhera, contains Ashwagandha, Welmee and Lunwila as well.

The State Minister told the media that the producer has not made any request from the Ayurveda Department seeking approval to release this type of chocolate to the market.

“This is a prohibited product under the Poisons, Opium, and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, and the use of cannabis in the country is allowed only for the preparation of medicines,” he said.

However, the Managing Director of the company that produced the chocolate, W.A. Dhananjaya Weerasuriya has said that a request has been made to the Department of Ayurveda to obtain approval for this product, and accordingly, approval has been given to release a limited portion to the market while it is still in the experimental stage.

He said that laboratory and clinical research has been completed and the third phase of the public research is being carried out. He also added that the entire stock of around 1,000 chocolates has been sold out.
(Source : Aruna)

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Student caught selling moonshine at school

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6 hours ago

September 26, 2023

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A student of a popular school in Kalawana, has been nabbed for selling moonshine at his school.

Upon being discovered by a teacher, he had been handed over to the Kalawana police.

Police say that the Grade 09 student had brought moonshine into the school in his water bottle and sold cups of it to older students.

He had been released after being strongly warned.

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One dead in explosion at Kalpitiya Air Force firing range

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6 hours ago

September 26, 2023

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An explosion reported at the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Field Firing Range in Kandakuliya, Kalpitiya earlier today (26 Sep.) resulting in one death, Sri Lanka Police has confirmed.

Accordingly, an explosion which had occurred at the Air Force Field Firing Range in Kalpitiya, has resulted in the death of an 28 year old airman while injuring another, Police Spokesman SSP Nihal Thalduwa has said.

Investigations into the cause of the explosion are underway, he added.

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4 Excise officers interdicted for assaulting Beedi businessman

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6 hours ago

September 26, 2023

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Four Excise officers who were arrested for allegedly assaulting and soliciting a bribe from a ‘Beedi’ manufacturer in Walasmulla have been interdicted by the Commissioner General of Excise.

The decision has been taken following the instruction of State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya.

The four Excise officers including the OIC of the Tangalle Excise station have been interdicted over the allegations of assault and soliciting a bribe from a ‘Beedi’ manufacturer for not implementing the law against him for possession of Beedi leaves without a valid license.