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Three new Wetlands to be declared under Ramsar Convention this year – Minister Pavithra   Source:Dailynews Irrigation, Wildlife and Forest Conservation Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi said that the Wildlife Department has planned to declare three new wetlands in Sri Lanka as wetlands under the Ramsar Convention. The minister mentioned this while speaking to the media on the occasion of “World Wetlands Day” that fell on February 2. The Wildlife Department has planned to designate the Viduthalaithivu Nature Reserve in Mannar district, Adam’s Bridge National Park and the Chundikulam National Park in Jaffna district as new wetland zones in 2024. The minister further said that steps have also been taken to expand the Wankalai Sanctuary up to the Wedithalativu Nature Reserve. ...

Feb 10, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , ,
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A City located in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka ‘ Hambantota ‘ – By Malsha – eLanka Hambantota is a district located in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka. It is also the name of the main city within the district. Hambantota is known for its natural beauty, including stunning coastal areas and wildlife reserves. There are several significant temples in the Hambantota district. One notable temple in the region is the Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara, also known as Tissamaharamaya Temple. It is an ancient Buddhist temple believed to have been built in the 2nd century BCE and is considered one of the important religious sites in Sri Lanka. Another well-known temple in Hambantota is the Wewurukannala Vihara, also referred to as Wewrukannala Temple. This temple is famous for its enormous seated Buddha statue, which stands at 160 feet (48 meters) tall and is one of the tallest Buddha ...

May 29, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Malsha Madhuhansi Tagged , , , , , , , , , ,
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