Around 70 percent of the ancient walls in Sigiriya destroyed Source : newsfirst The Central Cultural Fund said around 70 percent of the ancient walls that are preserved in Sigiriya are destroyed as a result of tourists walking on them. Director General of the Central Cultural Fund Prof. Gamini Ranasinghe said signs have been put up instructing visitors to refrain from walking on the ancient walls. He said millions of rupees are spent annually to restore the ancient brick walls as many tourists disregard the signs. Prof. Ranasinghe further said the ecosystem around the World Heritage Site of Sigiriya has also been severely affected due to the dumping of plastic bottles in the area. ...
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Daily Archives : November 3, 2023
Poor show in WC: SLC calls for urgent explanation from selectors & coaching staff Source : newswire Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has expressed concern and disappointment over the performance of the Sri Lanka national team during the ongoing World Cup 2023, particularly the disappointing loss against India yesterday. Issuing a statement, the SLC said in light of these concerns, it has called for an urgent and comprehensive explanation from the entire coaching staff and Selectors. “The World Cup 2023 is a prestigious event and the performance of the Sri Lanka National Team is a source of immense pride for the nation and cricket fans around the world. However, the recent overall performance and shocking defeats have raised significant questions about the team’s preparation, strategies and performance. “The SLC management never interfered with the hired professional staff to carry out their duties and responsibilities as per the norms and regulations. However, SLC ...
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