Notable
Expedition to document current state of numerous shipwrecks lying beneath the waves off Colombo,
"We will take legal action under the Forrest Ordinance
REDEFINE project will address drivers of conflict linked to the environment, climate change and natural resources
Conservation and Sustainable use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ)
The choppers also airlifted more than 5.5 tonnes of rations and medical equipment to flood-hit areas.
Highest toll taken on the people of Kandy district followed by Badulla
Patients advised to seek medical help to avoid being confused with dengue
From 9.25 to 9.27 am on December 26
A depression in bay of Bengal has brought in sudden showers and landslide
Weather warning on sudden winds and lightning
Sri Lanka has been experiencing poor air quality since at least early December.
Among the branded waste, around 80 percent had come from 20 firms
USAID says roughly 11 million tons of waste enter the ocean annually.
By December 14th 1,272 animals had died. Another 420 were sick and were being treated.
Prior to the smog, 120 observers were permitted at once to the deck.
People are requested to wear face mask to prevent breathing air with lower quality
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Most Western tourists are looking for sustainable tourism initiatives - official
"There is a certain way in which we expect the visitors to [national parks] to behave."
Solheim was a controversial figure in Sri Lanka during his tenure as peace negotiator
The agreement was signed on Monday October 1
Samanti Kulatilake Associate Professor of Biological Anthropology at Mount Royal University, Canada to speak
The week ended on September 15 saw 1027 suspected dengue cases reported in 23 districts
DMC has repeatedly warned about landslides due to heavy rains
The general public has been advised to be vigilant.
Sri Lanka sees sudden heavy rains after low-level atmospheric disturbance in vicinity
Sri Lanka sees heavy rains after low-level atmospheric disturbance in vicinity
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