Bridging between conflict resolution and economic growth
Sri Lanka is an inspirational example of
transformation to peace and stability after over 30 years of
terrorist violence. The major developments surrounding the ending of
paramilitary violence have deservedly received publicity on a global
scale. Yet, sustained peace and economic development will require
the efforts of every part of society to promote a shared and better
future for everyone. There can be little doubt that the future of
our country depends upon the development of cooperative rather than
conflictual inter-communal relations. We are a multi-communal
society, and it is inconceivable that this will change in the
foreseeable future.
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Camera trapping used for first time in tiger census
Camera trapping method has been used for the
first time in the ongoing tiger census in the Namdapha National Park
in Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh. “This is the first time
the camera trapping method has been used for tiger estimation in
Namdapha. All past tiger census were carried out using pug mark and
other methods,” park director S. J. Jongsam told The Hindu.
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Wonder of jogging tracks - Gampaha’s example
Today jogging tracks are found in many areas of
Sri Lanka. In the past the most popular jogging track was the Galle
Face green. Later jogging spread to Kiribathkumbura in Kandy, the
area near Diyawanna Oya close to the Parliament and to Independence
Square, Colombo 7. Now plans are underway to build jogging tracks in
several other selected cities and towns. These are most useful for
people who do sedentary jobs - among them clerks, administrative
officers, company directors and CEOs.
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Dhammika Kitulgoda’s solid support to Speaker
Mr Speaker, I am honoured to be able to speak
today on behalf of the Liberal Party of Sri Lanka to felicitate
Dhammika Kitulgoda on his retirement as Secretary General of
Parliament, and to thank him for his contribution. As you may be
aware, I have a great respect for the office he occupied, a respect
that dates back nearly half a century to when it was known simply as
the position of Clerk to the House of Representatives. That was in
the days of the old dignified Chamber, before we had to cope with
this grandiose tinsel structure, but simplicity in those days masked
great influence and authority.
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