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Police to net those who set traps on estates
More than 25 leopards killed during past 15 months
By Ifham Nizam
The Wildlife Department has warned plantation companies that legal action will be taken against them if wild animals are caught in snares placed on their estates. In recent years, a large number of wild animals including leopards and sambur had died in traps, a senior Wildlife official yesterday said, adding that a leopard in Dick Oya and a sambur in Lakshapana had been caught in traps recently.
The Wildlife Department officers at Nallathanniya office managed to rescue the animals, which were released into the Randenigala sanctuary.
“We have asked estates to remove snares immediately,” the official added. “We also urge the public to use our hotline (1992) if they see anyone using snares.”
The department says between 25 and 30 leopards have been killed during the past 15 months or so.
Dr. Tharaka Prasad, Director (Health) – Department of Wildlife Conservation said that in recent months, the number of leopard deaths caused by snares had increased alarmingly.
The Wildlife Department, with the help of the police, has launched a special programme to prevent the killing of leopards. They are planning public awareness programme.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe addressing Tri Forces, Police officers and other rankers at the Air Force Base Anuradhapura stated that during his presidency, no one will be allowed to breach the law and order of the country. He emphasized that he will prioritize doing what is right over doing what is popular, and that presenting popular ideas can lead to the destruction of the country.
He asserted that no one is entitled to engage in violent protests on the streets, but all political parties have the right to express their opinions or criticize him in a peaceful manner.
Two students died and seven others were injured when the vehicle they were traveling toppled in Badulla today (01)
The students were participating in a vehicle parade held as part of the revelries for the 74th Battle of Uva between Uva Badulla Maha Vidyalaya and Dharmadutha Maha Vidyalaya which commenced at the Badulla Cricket Stadium on Friday (31)
The Regional Director of Education Badulla on hearing of the unfortunate incident had ordered the match to be called off.
The Badulla Police are conducting investigations.
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On the final day of the training programme fifty (50) Parliamentarians and Parliament research staff from around 20 countries across Asia Pacific visited the Parliament of Sri Lanka for an exchange session and dialogue on the importance of evidence-based policy making through evaluations.
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