Affidavit filed by the Chief Wildlife Warden, Assam in the matter of news item titled "the last feral horses in India" appearing in Mongabay, November 5, 2024. The matter relates to the critically endangered status of feral horses in the Dibru-Saikhowa National Park as well as of smuggling of these …
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are a global health and developmental emergency, as they cause premature deaths, exacerbate poverty and threaten national economies. In 2008, they were the top killers in the South-East Asia region, causing 7.9 million deaths; the number of deaths is expected to increase by 21% over the next …
To maximize the potential of agricultural scale up, NGOs need to act as facilitators of multi-stakeholder processes that establish new types of farmer organizations, alliances to influence policy and investment, new business models, and innovative ways of delivery market services. Small Farmers, Big Change will help NGOs to build their …
The people in North Central Province have been afflicted with a skin dicease due to being stung by the sandfly. The decrease was fast spreading in the province, the Skin Specialist at the Polonnaruwa Hospital Dr Indira Kahawita said. The symptoms of the decease were red patches, swellings etc on …
New regulations have been drafted to be introduced to the National Environment Act to control noise pollution caused by the tooting of vehicle horns, Central Environmental Authority chairman Charitha Herath told the Daily News yesterday. He said that according to the new regulations, the maximum level for a vehicle tooting …
A sudden forest fire broke out in Galahagama village in the Uva Paranagama Divisional Secretariat Division destroying about 15 acres of forest land, Nuwara Eliya District Disaster Management Coordinating Unit spokesman Eranda Hemawardena told the Daily News yesterday. He said that the fire was doused with the help of army …
Sri Lanka Ministry of Water Supply and Drainage has organized an international conference on the community water supply from September 29th to 30th. The conference will be held in Kandy under the theme "Community and Water Services-Challenges for Sustainability" aiming to share Sri Lanka's experience with those in the region …
The Munamalgaswewa community water supply scheme has turned into a failed project in the Puttalam District according to residents. The project was inaugurated two years ago on the request of the people of the Munamalgaswewa area in the Karuwalagaswewa Divisonal Secretary’s Division who did not have drinking water. The residents …
The prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, and visiting former Sri Lankan president Chandrika Kumaratunga have emphasised on concerted efforts among the South Asian nations to alleviate poverty and eradicate terrorism from the region. The two leaders expressed the view when the former Sri Lankan president paid a courtesy call on Sheikh …
Steps will be taken to minimise elephant deaths due to train accidents with the assistance of the Railway and Wildlife Departments in the Anuradhapura District. Agrarian Services and Wildlife Minister S. M. Chandrasena told The Island yesterday that an analysis on how elephants were killed, showed that it was mostly …
The first National Green Award ceremony organised by the Central Environmental Authority coming under the purview of the Environment Ministry to encourage and appreciate environment friendly industries and services was held under the patronage of President Mahinda Rajapaksa at the BMICH Colombo on Tuesday. The President distributed the awards among …
Diesel consumers in India pay lower prices than their American counterparts. But, petrol due to the high tax component is priced higher in India than in the US. Petrol in India is sold at Rs 20.88 a litre higher than in the US, while diesel is cheaper by Rs 4.55 …
Sri Lanka Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry said the national immunization program and the immunization schedule will be changed from October 1. The Epidemiology Unit for the first time will include mumps vaccine in the immunization program and introduce the Measles, Mumps, Rubella Vaccine (MMRV) into the program. Earlier …
The poverty level in the Hambantota district has dropped to 6.9 percent in comparison to the country's overall poverty level of 7.6 percent. This is a positive development under the Mahinda Rajapaksa government, said Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa at a meeting of the Hambantota District Co-ordinating Committee held at …
The Central Environmental Authority (CEA), which issues the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report on any development project in the country, is unaware that more than 60,000 acres of virgin forest land have been cleared by a US based multi- national company for banana cultivation in SriLanka. A group of environmental …
Sri Lanka’s national flower (Nil Manel) is under threat of extinction due to hybridizing with a foreign species. This was reveled by Peradeniya University Botany Department Senior Lecturer Prof. Deepthi Yakandawala. She said that the native Nil Manel flower is small and bluer than the larger purple imposter which may …
Twenty seven Green Awards will be presented at the National Green Awards ceremony organized by the Central Environment Authority (CEA) which will be held at 7.00 pm at the BMICH today. This will coincide with the 30th anniversary of the CEA. The awards will go to 14 sectors including textile, …
The Tokyo Cement Group is planning to invest Rs. 1.9 billion on a biomass-dendro power project in a 2.5 hectare land in Mahiyangana which is expected to produce 5 MW to the national grid and create additional income to the rural community, the company announced yesterday (22). "The Biomass Dendro …
A recent research has revealed that the national flower of Sri Lanka ‘Blue Water Lily or Nil Manel’ (Nymphaea Nouchali) is facing the threat of extinction due to its hybridization with the violet flowered Nymphaea which is often misidentified as the national flower. This research was carried out by Peradeniya …
The Sri Lankan government is to commence special housing programmes for the indigenous people next month. The Construction, Engineering services Housing and Common Amenities Ministry is to initiate this housing programme. During a visit to Mahiyangana, Construction, Engineering services Housing and Common Amenities Minister Wimal Weerawansa had given this assurance …
Mannar and the adjoining coastal areas were identified as the most suitable for setting up a wind energy park, the Power and Energy Ministry said. It said that plans to harness wind power along the north western coast of the country was a top priority and high on the agenda …
