Overpopulation at Pinnawala discussed in Parliament (Video)

Friday, 25 September 2020 - 15:31

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At the Parliament session held today (25), Minister of Tourism, Prasanna Ranatunga has said that the elephant population at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage has exceeded its capacity.


Responding to a question raised by MP Hesha Vithanage, the Minister said that its revenue has also dropped significantly in the recent past.


Meanwhile, a heated situation arose when MP Chaminda Wijesiri questioned Minister of Justice regarding the alleged infertility surgeries conducted by Dr. Shafi Shihabdeen who worked at the Kurunegala Teaching Hospital.



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