“No approval to import eggs from India or Pakistan”

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1 year ago

January 12, 2023

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The import of eggs from India will not be allowed as bird flu is currently spreading across India, Director General of the Department of Animal Production and Health, Dr. Hemali Kothalawala, said.

She said an egg can be given to consumers at a price less than Rs.50 after taking into consideration the current cost of egg production.

Although the production cost is published monthly, the Director General said steps will be taken to publish the production cost on a weekly basis due to the egg price issue.

The Director General expressed these views at a press conference held at the department’s head office in Gannoruwa, Kandy.

“Although it is decided to announce egg production costs on a weekly basis, the price of eggs in the market is determined by the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA).”

“The price of a kilo of maize has dropped from Rs.250 to Rs.152. I think the price of eggs will go down further along with the upcoming maize harvest”.

“In the last six months, bird flu has been spreading in India as well as in Pakistan. Therefore, the import of eggs from those countries cannot be allowed.”

“If necessary, there is no obstacle to importing eggs from countries like Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, Malaysia, and the US etc. where there is no bird flu,” she said.

(Lankadeepa)

Do not be afraid to use weapons, Minister Alles tells police

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12 hours ago

April 25, 2024

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Public Security Minister Tiran Alles told the police today that eliminating criminals from the country is not a sin and not to be afraid to use weapons.

He made these remarks while participating in the passing out parade at Katukurunda STF Training camp.

“Eliminating criminals from the country is not a sin. Don’t be afraid to use the weapon in your hand for the right thing and we stand by you,” the minister said.

“The police officers who had undergone the training know what to do. They know everything that is needed. If this team is not enough, another police motorcycle team will be established. We have a goal. All the police officers know what that goal is. I just want to go for that goal. I have done everything, including salary increases for all of you. I only expect you to go for the goal,” the minister further said.

The passing out parade of a team of 100 police personnel who underwent special training at the Katukurunda STF camp to go after criminals operating in the Western and Southern Provinces was held with the participation of the Minister, IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon, STF Commandant Senior DIG Waruna Jayasundara and the Western Province Senior DIG.

These trained 50 motorcycle teams commenced anti-underworld duties yesterday.

The team was given two weeks special training to respond to incidents involving gunmen committing crimes on motorcycles and take necessary action against them.

(dailymirror.lk)

(This story, originally published by dailymirror.lk has not been edited by SLM staff)

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Public urged to use only Immigration Dept’s webpage for e-visa

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13 hours ago

April 25, 2024

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The Department of Immigration and Emigration has urged the public to apply for e-visas exclusively through the official Home Page of www.immigration.gov.lk.

In a bid to streamline visa processing and combat fraudulent activities, the Department rolled out a new visa methodology effective from April 17, 2024. This marked the termination of visa applications through the ETA website.

However, concerns have arisen regarding unauthorized websites impersonating the official platform www.srilankaevisa.lk, leading unsuspecting applicants to fall victim to scams, the Department notes.

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Duminda appointed as SLFP’s Acting Gen. Secretary

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13 hours ago

April 25, 2024

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The Sri Lanka Freedom Party’s (SLFP) faction led by Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva has appointed MP Duminda Dissanayake as the party’s Acting General Secretary.

He was appointed during the politburo meeting convened by the faction backing Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva this evening (April 25).

On Wednesday (24), the Colombo District Court issued an injunction preventing MP Sarathie Dushmantha Mithrapala from functioning as the General Secretary of SLFP and implementation of the decisions taken by him as the SLFP Acting General Secretary.