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China has agreed to provide the necessary technical and research support to establish a bamboo ‘bio-fence’ as a sustainable, eco-friendly solution to Sri Lanka’s long-standing human-elephant conflict.

This proposal was discussed during an official study tour undertaken by a Sri Lankan delegation led by the Hon. Deputy Minister of Environment, Anton Jayakody, to the International Center for Bamboo and Rattan (ICBR) in Beijing, China.

During a special bilateral discussion held with the Director General and senior officials of the ICBR, the delegation conducted an in-depth study on bamboo cultivation, modern processing technologies, and various industrial products derived from bamboo. Both parties also highlighted the importance of the historic, economic, and increasingly strengthened political ties between Sri Lanka and China.

The Deputy Minister of Environment officially requested support to implement proposals for creating an effective ba

டெல்லி ஜந்தர் மந்தரில் போராட்டத்தில் ஈடுபட்டவர்களுக்கு உணவு வழங்கி வந்த ஜுனைத் என்பவர், டெல்லி காவல்துறையினரால் சட்டவிரோதமாகக் கடத்தப்பட்டு கண்கள் கட்டப்பட்ட நிலையில் விசாரிக்கப்பட்டு விடுவிக்கப்பட்டதாகக் குற்றம் சாட்டியுள்ளார்.

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) is scheduled to hold a Special General Meeting in Colombo today (July 29).

BASL President, Attorney-at-Law Rajeev Amarasuriya, said the meeting will focus on the action to be taken in response to the Government’s proposal to increase the retirement age of judges.

Accordingly, the meeting is scheduled to commence at 11.00 a.m. at the BASL premises.

He further said, “This is not an issue concerning any individual or any particular judge. It is a matter of profound national importance relating to the independence of the judiciary, the fundamental principles of the Constitution, and the preservation of public confidence. Such fundamental constitutional changes should only be made following broad public and stakeholder consultation, with transparency and in accordance with due process.”

He also invited all BASL members to attend the Special General Meeting to deliberate on the matter.

அர்ஜென்டினாவின் புகழ்பெற்ற முதல் பெண்மணி 1952 ஜூலையில் காலமானார். அதற்கு 60 ஆண்டுகள் கழித்து அவருடைய உடல் விநோதமான முறையில் காணாமல் போனது பற்றியும் உலகைச் சுற்றிய அதன் 16 ஆண்டுகால பயணம் பற்றியும் பிபிசி மறுபதிவு செய்தது.

The Esala Full Moon Poya falls today (July 29), marking one of the most significant days in the Buddhist calendar.

Esala Poya commemorates several key events in Buddhist history.

According to Buddhist tradition, the conception of Prince Siddhartha in Queen Mahamaya’s womb took place after contemplating the 05 Great Observations (Pasmaha Belum) on an Esala Full Moon Poya Day.

The day also marks Prince Siddhartha’s renunciation of royal life in search of liberation from suffering, while the birth of Prince Rahula is also traditionally associated with Esala Poya.

It was on an Esala Full Moon Poya Day that the Buddha delivered his first sermon, the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta, setting the Wheel of Dhamma in motion.

Buddhist tradition also holds that the Buddha later ascended to Thusitha Heaven to preach to his mother, exemplifying filial gratitude.

In Sri Lanka, Esala Poya is especially significant as it marks the

Showers will occur at times in the Western and Sabaragamuwa Provinces and in the Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle and Matara Districts today (July 29), according to the latest weather forecast by the Department of Meteorology.

The North Western Province is also expected to experience several spells of showers during the day, while mainly dry weather will prevail across the rest of the island.

Meanwhile, strong winds with speeds of 40 to 50 km/h are expected at times over the western slopes of the central hills, the Northern, North Central and North Western Provinces and in the Hambantota and Trincomalee Districts.

The general public has been advised to take necessary precautions against strong winds and intermittent rainfall.

எலும்பு அடர்த்தி நாம் நினைப்பதை விட முன்னதாகவே குறையத் தொடங்குகிறது. ஆனால், நமது உணவில் சில ஊட்டச்சத்துக்கள் நிறைந்துள்ளதை உறுதி செய்வதன் மூலம் நமது எலும்புக்கூட்டை வலுவாக வைத்திருக்க முடியும்.

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The Gazette notification has been issued to transfer the Horana District General Hospital under the purview of the Ministry of Health.

The hospital, which is currently administered by the Western Provincial Council, currently has a bed capacity of 544 and an approved staff cadre of 739.

Providing healthcare services to nearly one million people, the hospital has been identified as requiring further development in terms of infrastructure and human resources to enhance its capacity as a District General Hospital delivering tertiary care services, the Ministry of Health stated.

The decision to transfer the hospital to the Ministry of Health and Mass Media was made after obtaining the approval of the Western Province Governor. Meanwhile, cabinet approval for the transfer was granted on June 30.