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Opposition Leader proposes comprehensive wildlife protection reforms after Kavanthissa’s death

By The Pulseline News Desk Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has called for a comprehensive overhaul of Sri Lanka’s wildlife protection and emergency veterinary...

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Supreme Court to hear petitions challenging proposed PSTA Bill

By The Pulseline News Desk The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear petitions challenging the constitutionality of the Government’s proposed Protection of the...

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Controversy over Thai Deputy PM’s visit to Sri Lanka

Foreign Ministry defends handling of Thai Deputy PM’s visit amid UNP criticism By The Pulseline News Desk The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has...

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Parliament pushes for microfinance regulation, reviews mineral sand rights

Committee calls for speedy implementation of regulatory law to protect borrowers from excessive interest rates while examining LMSL’s request for exclusive mining rights...

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Sri Lanka’s elephant protection under scrutiny; Thai pressure over gifted elephants mounts

Wild tusker Agbo reported safe after military-assisted search as concerns grow over elephant welfare, conservation and the protection of Sri Lanka’s wildlife By...

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Sri Lanka targets 1% industrial land allocation by 2030 amid environmental concerns

By The Pulseline News Desk Sri Lanka plans to increase the share of land allocated for industrial development from the current 0.03% to...

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NSO gets approval for power cuts in four zones

By The Pulseline News Desk The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has granted approval to impose one-hour power cuts across four...

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Organised Crimes Bill raises fears of PTA-style powers under new law

Former BASL President Saliya Pieris warns proposed legislation could undermine anti-terrorism reforms, enable arbitrary arrests and weaken safeguards against police abuse By The...