SL, Pakistan sign nuclear agreement
Sri Lanka and Pakistan signed six agreements including one on atomic energy Monday, the two countries’ leaders said, as the strategically important island looks to build its first nuclear plant. Details
Daily Mirror (Sri Lanka)
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Spread of cholera in Jaffna
A cholera outbreak in Jaffna peninsula has already claimed a life and hospitals there have treated 20 confirmed cases and nearly 50 other suspected cases were reported within last month, said Jaffna
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Opposition to discuss chemical dumping
The Opposition (Sri Lanka) requested an emergency meeting of the Parliamentary Advisory Committee of the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources to discuss the dumping of chemical substances in
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Government urged to ratify tobacco control treaty
The Swarna Hansa Foundation has urged Sri Lankan government to sign and ratify a tobacco control treaty which was adopted by Health Ministers from around the globe on May 21 at the World Health
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Court order with far-reaching effect on environment
There is no doubt that the Appeal Court order given to six municipal councils to produce an effective garbage disposal plan within a month and a half would have a compelling effect on other local
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Fresh flood fears receding
The fear of fresh floods in Sri Lanka seems to disappear with heavy showers ceasing. Irrigation Engineer Rathnapura H.B.C.Mendis said that water level of Kalu ganga rose by 7 feet. "Anyway waters are