Notable
HSBC is backing the Beira clean up with electric boats
Forecast track confidence moderate
Deep depression may become a depression as it hits Sri Lanka coast
To cross Sri Lanka coast between Hambantota and Kalmunai around 12 UTC – 18 UTC
Grants legal teeth to Strategic Environmental Assessments (SEA) for large-scale developments.
"Thundershowers accompanied with severe lightning are likely to occur at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central
China's move comes after US funding cut for climate change, Indian Adani's withdrawal
Sri Lanka gets $1.1mn to establish framework for comprehensive plastic waste management in 7 local authorities
GP Certified label guarantees that packaging meets standards across 3 areas: safety, quality, and sustainability
Several species corals have established themselves at the port
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)
Ulex europaeus, commonly known as gorse, is an alien invasive plant
People affected by intense noise hope that cleaning the environment will also address the issue of noise pollution.
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| US Dollar | 331.7485 | 330.8514 |
| UK Pound | 443.7468 | 438.3450 |
| Euro | 372.5204 | 371.0168 |
| Yen | 2.0969 | 2.0916 |
| Aus Dollar | 233.0533 | 231.1659 |
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| Indian Rupee | 3.4948 | 3.4202 |
| Korean Won | 0.2499 | 0.2479 |
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| UAE Dirham | 90.3209 | 90.0766 |
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| S&P SL20 | 5,656.91 | -0.43% |
| CSE All Share | 19,927.30 | -0.28% |
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| 5-yr bond | 9.82 | 9.56 |
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Cloudy skies are expected over most parts of the island.
Swine fever is totally fatal for the animals of the porcine family
BBNJ establishes robust framework for the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity
Training of diplomats, training on disaster risk reduction and crisis management and use of geo-information technology
The funding will benefit over 37,000 people in some of the hardest-hit areas in the eastern and northern provinces,
Bond yields rose
SAARC Inter-Governmental Expert Group on Climate Change met in Colombo this week
Depression expected to cross Tamil Nadu coast on November 30 after passing by Sri Lanka's North on November 29
Very heavy showers above 150 mm are likely at some places.
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