Notable
A helicopter pilot died earlier
The Northeast monsoon condition is expected to gradually establish over the island during the next few days.
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
Japan provides grant for radio equipment to support recovery and reconstruction from damages caused by Cyclone Ditwah
Sri Lanka floods have killed at least 3, affected over 158,000 people.
Over 6,000 persons were evacuated to safer locations, the DMC said.
During her visit, she will engage with officials and partners, explore US-supported wildlife protection projects
The census is being conducted by the Department of Wildlife Conservation after a hiatus of 13 years.
Equipment including submersible water pumps, kitchen sets, chainsaws, polysack bags and tarpaulins
Sri Lanka has been in the process to sell its carbon credit for more than a decade
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This unit will be responsible for funding programs aimed at promoting a green economy
The island's Disaster Management said 3,727 families were hit by floods and landslides.
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| UAE Dirham | 90.3209 | 90.0766 |
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| Turnover Rs | 1457.79 million | 1193.67 million |
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Naval, fishing communities advised not to venture into sea marked in red on the map until further notice
Bay of Bengal's coastline is home to nearly 1.4 billion people.
10% levy on annual profits of global tax evasion assets, estimated at USD1.4tn, deposited in tax havens be charged
National level dialogue to develop and strengthen cooperation among all stakeholders involved in disaster risk reduction
"We have to have a green economy. So green financing, the whole aspect, commercial, economic aspects become important"
“In the mornings, in the assembly, children faint. They get exposed to the heat,”
"Code Red - Climate Risks and Opportunities for Sri Lankan Businesses"
Mirissa beach to get blue flag status, which will increase by fivefold the southern province's tourism-based economy
Police announce environmental damage hotlines 1997 and 1981
Extreme hot weather may rise tomorrow and next day, avoid keeping school students outdoors in high temperatures
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