Palmyrah fence to stop elephants
A proposal to plant palmyrah trees along the boundaries of forest reserves as an alternative to the electric fence to prevent the human – elephant conflict is now being considered in several districts. The Practical Action Institute that put forward …
Parents are responsible for failures among children
The Arch Bishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith said parents were responsible for producing failures by not allowing them to enjoy their innocent childhoods. During a meeting with the Deputy Mayor of Gampaha Ajith Basnayake he said parents compelled their …
Heavy D dies at 44 after collapsing outside home
Heavy D, the self-proclaimed “overweight lover” of hip-hop who became one of rap’s top hit-makers with wit, humor and a positive vibe, has died. He was 44. Lt. Mark Rosen of the Beverly Hills police said Heavy D died in …
Engaged couple discover they are brother and sister when their parents meet just before wedding
Unnamed pair are expecting their first child and had been together for five years. An engaged couple who dated for five years have been left in turmoil after their families met and they discovered they were brother and sister. The …
Police Academy star Bubba Smith died of a diet pill overdose
Police Academy star Charles ‘Bubba’ Smith died after taking too many diet pills, it has been revealed. The former NFL star, famous for his role as Moses Hightower in the hit comedy movie series, suffered ‘acute phentermine intoxication’, according to …
The ‘sabre-toothed squirrel’ who lived among the dinosaurs
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Fossils of a tiny and previously unknown saber-toothed, squirrel-like creature have been discovered in Argentina, providing new clues to how small mammals lived among dinosaurs more than 93 million years ago, scientists said Thursday. Cronopio dentiacutus …
A/CS compulsory for Galle pharmacies
Health authorities in Galle have ordered that all pharmacies in the district should be air conditioned from next year. The Regional Director of Health, Galle said this step was taken to protect the quality of food and drugs sold at …
Top 10 Prestigious Bottles of Champagne
Top 10 Prestigious Bottles of Champagne No other drink on Earth can capture the romance and euphoria of a single moment of celebration into such a tangible act as when the seal of a bottle of champagne is broken. The …
36 companies to be acquired through new Bill
The controversial Bill that seeks to take over 36 private institutions include Sevanagala Sugar Industries Ltd. owned by Ampara district UNP organizer Daya Gamage, Ceylinco Leisure Properties Ltd and a host of garment factories, the Daily Mirror learns. The Bill …
Heroin and its victims
The use of heroin is the primary source of destruction of the youth within the country. The drug is such that once a user is addicted there is little or no way that a user can be rehabilitated. This is …
