SL to try their hand at making donkey milk cheese

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11 months ago

June 19, 2024

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A group of academics from the Peradeniya University is exploring the possibility of locally producing dairy and skincare products from donkey milk, reports say.

Accordingly, three males, two females and a foal have been brought from Puttalam to the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, senior Professor Ashoka Dangolla has told the media.

Prof. Dangolla further said that there are records of donkey milk being used as skincare products by legendary beauties such as Cleopatra.

Noting that donkey milk is similar to human breast milk, Prof. Dangolla adds that dairy products such as cheese made from this have a high demand globally.

Pule cheese or magareći sir, which is a Serbian cheese made from donkey and goat milk, is said to be the world’s most expensive cheese.

Donkeys were originally used to transport salt in Puttalam – Kalpitiya area.

Environmentalists have long called for a programme to conserve these animals.

PC suspended for WhatsApping confidential police info

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3 hours ago

May 15, 2025

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.A constable attached to the Parliamentary Security Division has been suspended for allegedly sharing confidential police information through a WhatsApp group, violating official protocols.

According to Police Headquarters, the suspect had been operating a WhatsApp group under the name “CRTM / RTM message No. 3” on his personal phone without authorization from senior officers.

Investigations revealed that several members of the group were civilians or unaffiliated with the police, and that sensitive internal communications meant for police personnel were shared with unauthorized individuals.

The SSP, Director of the Parliamentary Security Division, has suspended the constable for breaching discipline by irresponsibly disclosing confidential police matters to outsiders.

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DMT holds “Vehicle tuning dansala” for Vesak

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May 15, 2025

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The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has organized a special “vehicle tuning Dansala” to be held today and tomorrow (May 15 and 16) in front of its head office in Narahenpita.

In an official statement, the department noted that old motorcycles and three-wheelers – comprising the majority of Sri Lanka’s vehicle population – often lack systematic maintenance due to economic constraints, leading to harmful emissions.

The initiative, organized for the third time by the DMT’s Motor Vehicle Emissions Trust Fund, aims to address this issue.

Free tuning services for motorcycles and three-wheelers will be provided at the dansala, with support from some of Sri Lanka’s most experienced vehicle technicians.

Through this effort, the DMT hopes to improve fuel efficiency, reduce unnecessary fuel expenses, and minimize harmful emissions.

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New conditions for bus imports from Jan. 2026

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May 15, 2025

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Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation – Bimal Rathnayake has announced that the government will implement new regulations for the import of public transport buses starting January next year.

Speaking at a media briefing yesterday (May 14), the Minister stated that under the revised guidelines, only buses meeting modern safety and quality standards will be approved for import.

He further stated that the Ministry of Transport will begin inspections to ensure all public transport vehicles currently in operation comply with required safety and operational standards.