Blog – Page 17 – Department of Zoology

24Feb

Water quality and microbial contamination status of groundwater in Jaffna Peninsula, Sri Lanka

Authors: M.G.Y.L. Mahagamage, Pavithrani S. Manage, Pathmalal M Manage
Journal: JOURNAL OF WATER AND LAND DEVELOPMENT

In Sri Lanka, among 2588 Salmonella positive cases, the highest incidences were recorded from Jaffna peninsula during 2005 to 2013. Therefore, the present study aimed to identify the microbiological and chemical contamination status of groundwater (40 well water) sources in Jaffna during November 2016. The total coliform, E. coli, Salmonella spp. and Shigella spp. along with some physico-chemical parameters of groundwater were studied. The results revealed that entire peninsula was contaminated with total coliform and E. coli bacteria and the parameters recorded were not within the WHO and SLS (Sri Lanka Standards) drinking water quality standards

Special students selection party_2019

Zoology and Aquatic Resource Management students who selected for the special degree programme organized a tea party at the Department board room on 21^st February. Prof. Pathmalal Manage, Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies, Prof. Dharshani Mahaulpataha, Head of the Department, academic members, research students, non-academic members participated in the event.

(Photographic contributions: Deelaka Nipuna, Nayana Wijayathilaka)

20Feb

Events, news

Prof. Pathmalal Manage assumed duties as the new Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies

It’s a big day and an honor for the department; Prof Pathmalal Manage assumed duties as the new Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Honorable Mahasangha and Prof. Sampath Amaratunge, Vice-chancellor of the Sri Jayewardenepura graced the event. In addition Deans of Faculties, Heads of Departments, academic members, administrative officials, non-academic members participated in the ceremony.

20Feb

Events, news

Welcome to the new Head, Prof. Dharshani Mahaulpatha

Department of Zoology delighted to welcome the newly appointed head, Prof. Dharshani Mahaulpatha, who took up her new role on 18^th January 2019. All members of the department gathered the occasion to wish her every success. The department expecting an exciting term ahead !!

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