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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First two solar power plants at Baruthakanda
The first two solar power plants in the country will be established on a 50-acre land in Baruthakanda, Hambantota. This area had been declared as a Solar Power Zone. According to Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority (SLSEA) Renewable Energy Director Athula Jayatunga, the capacity of proposed two plants are 600kw and 500kw. Japan and Korea are providing assistance for these two plants.
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Rs 12.5m for flood affected
The Government on directive of President Mahinda Rajapaksa has already granted Rs12.5 million financial allocations to provide relief for the flood-affected, Disaster Management Minister A.H.M. Fowzie said.
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Task Force on dengue control meets May 25
The Presidential Task Force set up to control dengue in the country will meet for the first time at the Presidential Secretariat on May 25 at 4.00 pm . Representatives from all relevant institutions will be present, a Health Ministry spokesman said.
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US $ 13.5m solar power plant coming up in Hambantota
The first Government sector solar power plant costing US$ 13.5 million will be established at Baruthakanda, Hambantota, said renewable Sustainable Energy Authority Director Athula Jayathunga. Japan and Korea are providing aid for this. The plant will contribute 900kw to the national grid. Solar power technology is important because it produces green energy, he said. This is a model project.
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Moves to minimise human - elephant conflict underway
Nimal Wijesinghe Anuradhapura Additional District group corr. The Wildlife Conservation Department has reinforced remedial measures to minimise human-elephant conflict which is on the increase. Special attention has been focused to strengthen existing electrified fences and create a number of protective fences. North Western Wildlife Conservation Zone, Conservation Officer S.A.
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Drought takes heavy toll on Southern tea lands
Severe drought prevailing in southern plantation areas has caused heavy damage to the tea plantations. Many tea estates in Akuressa, Morawak Korale and Hinidum Pattu have been destroyed due to the drought and tea plucking of several tea estates including many smallholdings has also been temporarily stopped. Well-grown tea lands are seen scorched and factory owners said that they have reduced
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Lanka to eradicate TB by 2025
Tuberculosis (TB) will be eradicated from Sri Lanka by 2025, twenty five years ahead of the target set by the WHO which is 2050.
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MoU signing for solar park
The memorandum of understanding for the second phase of country
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Sri Lanka Standards on lead content of paints
Dr. A. R. L. Wijesekera- Chairman, Sri Lanka Standards Institution The Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI) is aware of the current position regarding the concerns of the general public in respect of the lead content of paints available in Sri Lanka.
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Electronic waste increases
There is a high demand for electronic items in the country.