Trunk trouble for jumbo
A tusker who frequents the Sithulpauwa Rajamaha Viharaya in Kataragama had to go without food or water for over two days after its trunk got stuck in its tusk. However, Veterinary surgeon Dr. Ananda Dharmakeerthi and his team helped the animal to retrieve its trunk and all was well. Pic by Rahul Samantha Hettiarachchi.
Source : 22/01/2017 Sunday Times,See more at: http://www.sundaytimes.lk/170122/news/trunk-trouble-for-jumbo-225810.html
BEWARE OF WILD ANIMALS COMING INTO VILLAGES, WARNS OFFICIAL
The wild animals in the national parks in the Amapara District may roam into human habitats in the coming days if there were no rains, Asst. Director, Wildlife Conservation Ampara District D.M. Weerasinghe told the Daily Mirror
“The wild animals in the national parks in the district were facing a shortage of drinking water and food,” he said.He said that the animals in the Kumana, Maduru Oya and Lahugala National Parks were in a danger for want of drinking water.However, he said that there was adequate water for a couple of months, but the animals would roam into the villages in search of food.He said that attention of the private sector organizations would be drawn to the need of bowsers and other facilities to provide water to the animals.
He said the water supply system in the Kumana national park provided a skeleton supply of water that could not cover the demand.
Source :20/01/2017 Daily Mirror
Plans to set up natural gas hub in Trinco
Cabinet approval has been sought to establish a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Hub terminal and Storage at the Trincomalee Port for export by Energy World International Ltd, a leading company headquartered in Hong Kong, it is learnt. It is also seeking approval to hand over a 30 acre land on lease for 30 years to the company. This global company submitted a business proposal first way back in 2012 to seek approval. However, the Attorney General observed that the scope of the project was in conflict with the Sri Lanka Electricity Act. Later, the Sri Lanka Ports Authority sought this Company to establish a joint venture with the local authorities for investment. The proposed investment is US $ 300 million. A Cabinet Appointed Negotiating Committee and a project committee will evaluate the proposal for this project and submit recommendations.(Kelum Bandara)
Source :20/01/2017 Daily Mirror,See more at: http://www.dailymirror.lk/122475/Plans-to-set-up-natural-gas-hub-in-Trinco#sthash.yAoCrCT7.dpuf
Sri Lanka invites tenders to develop potential ‘Rio of South Asia’
A BIODIVERSITY-RICH strip of islands in the coastal town of Kalpitiya might be Sri Lanka’s next big tourism hotspot, as the government calls for fresh tenders for tourism development on these islands.
Read the full article at http://ttgasia.com/article.php?article_id=24951
Nepal’s community forests fight poverty and destruction
Climate change, deforestation and land grabbing don’t only threaten Nepal’s rich biodiversity, but the economic wellbeing of millions of its citizens. Could community-managed forests hold the key?
Read the full article at http://www.dw.de/global-ideas-tourism-wildlife-conservation-biodiversity/a-18379931
Pesticide Use May Threaten Global Freshwater Biodiversity
Pesticide use, while it’s been tied to a decline in honeybee populations and other pollinators, now may also threaten global freshwater biodiversity, according to new research.
Read the full article at http://www.natureworldnews.com/articles/14070/20150414/pesticide-use-may-threaten-global-freshwater-biodiversity.htm
Heritance Hotels Achieves Travelife Gold Award
An article as appeared on Daily Mirror News paper dated on 24th March 2015.