Fire destroys 35 acres of forest land
Around 35 acres of forest was destroyed on Saturday in a fire that erupted in the protected areas of the Castlereagh reservoir and Devon Falls. Police suspect that the fire has been deliberately caused
Daily News (Sri Lanka)
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Path breaking road development in Uva
Mega road development projects costing around Rs. 42,979 million are being implemented for the convenience of the people in the Uva Province under the Mahinda Chinthana accelerated road development program,
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First bio-gas plant under Pilisaru launched in Matara
The Central Environmental Authority (CEA) has embarked on a new project to construct a bio-gas plant in Matara expanding the scope of its “Pilisaru” national solid waste management program. The plant
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Expert committee to conduct research on mercury use in Sri Lanka
An expert committee comprising leading scientists and economists has been appointed by the Cabinet to research on mercury use in Sri Lanka, Environment and Renewable Energy Ministry Secretary B.M.U.D.
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Sabaragamuwa gets Rs. 7,435 m. for development
The Economic Development Ministry has allocated Rs. 7,435 million to develop Ratnapura and Kegalla districts in the Sabaragamuwa Province under the House-to-House, Village-to-Village National Economic
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SL's 'greenest' reinforces sustainability commitment
The Hirdaramani Group's Mihila Factory, recently re-certified itself as having completely offset it entire operational carbon footprint. Asia's first CarbonNeutral Apparel Manufacturer and the first in
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Govt. to provide drought relief to 11,459 families
The government has implemented a number of accelerated programs to provide concessions to 11,459 families affected by the prevailing drought. Many people face immense difficulties as their daily income
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Sharp drop in maternal deaths in North
Maternal deaths during the pregnancy period or due to post-natal complications have drastically reduced in the Northern Province over the last few years. This was revealed at the National Maternal Death
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H'tota in the grip of severe drought
The Hambantota district is in the grip of severe drought. The water level of Muruthawela reservoir has dropped to a minimum. The source of water for residents of Walasmulla and Weeraketiya DS areas is
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Water treatment plants for Rajarata
Irrigation and Water Resources Management Ministry officials will construct 100 water treatment plants in the Anuradhapura district as a permanent remedy for the widespread kidney disease affecting Rajarata.
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BMW wins "Green Mobility Trophy
BMW has achieved outstanding success in the 2014 "Green Mobility Trophy" awards presented by the automobile magazine "Auto Zeitung". Based on a reader survey, the awards were won by the Munich premium