Category: Environment
Sri Lanka to manage use of polythene, polystyrene
July 13, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s government has decided to manage the use of polythene with the intention of minimizing its environmental impact from September this year. The cabinet has approved a proposal made by President Maithripala Sirisena, in his capacity as the Minister of Mahaweli Development and Environment, to implement short term, medium […]
‘s education ministry
July 10, 2017 (LBO) – Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO) with the Ministry of Education kicked off a project where schools develop their own garden for child nutrition and life skills. “School gardens can be used as a classroom by reconnecting children with the outdoors and the source of their food,” said Nina Brandstrup, […]
Sri Lanka launches hotline for garbage collection in Colombo
July 05, 2017 – Sri Lanka’s Provincial Councils and Local Government Ministry has launched a hotline for people to make complaints about garbage collection in the Colombo Municipal area. The ministry has set up a special unit called the “National Task Force for Management of Waste” which will be manned by the tri-forces and an […]
Sri Lanka Eco Summit to discuss ‘Walking the Talk’ for Greener Growth
July 03, 2017 (LBO) – The Importance of Sri Lankan businesses aligning its growth plans with greener practices to help develop a ‘sustainable era,’ will be discussed at the upcoming Sri Lanka Economic Summit 2017. The topic will be discussed at a thematic session titled, ‘Realizing a Greener Growth Path – Walking the Talk’, with […]
SMLS presents proposal for dengue patient management
July 03, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka Society for Medical Laboratory Science (SMLS) has put forward a proposal for the dengue outbreak that relies on efficient management of laboratory services. There are about 140 species of mosquitoes found in Sri Lanka. Out of them Aedes Aegypti and Aedes Albopictus mosquitoes transmit the dengue virus to […]
JICA to provide Doppler Weather Radar Network to Sri Lanka
June 30, 2017 (LBO) – Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has signed a grant agreement with Sri Lanka to establish a Doppler Weather Radar Network in the country. The agreement was signed between Treasury Secretary R.H. Samaratunga and Chief Representative of JICA Sri Lanka Office Fusato Tanaka on Friday with a view to provide the […]
Political commitment needed for sustainable tourism: Amaratunga
June 22, 2017 (LBO) – The importance of political commitment for sustainable tourism goals, as well as the tools to measure sustainability, was highlighted during an international tourism conference that commenced in Manila, Philippines Wednesday. Minister of Tourism Development and Christian Religious Affairs John Amaratunga, representing Sri Lanka at the 6th International Conference on Tourism […]
‘s Waste Management Authority
June 20, 2017 (LBO) – Fairway Waste Management (Pvt) Ltd and the Waste Management Authority of the Western Provincial Council have signed a concession agreement to form a public-private partnership for Municipal Solid Waste processing at Karadiyana in the Western Province. The 22-year concession agreement is a key legal document that would create a sustainable […]
Korean Actress Lee Young-ae “Changumi” supports flood relief efforts
June 06, 2017 (LBO) – Korean Actress Lee Young-ae has made a contribution of 56,000,000 Korean Won (50,000 US Dollars) to support flood relief efforts in Sri Lanka, following the extensive devastation caused to life and property after floods and landslides. The Chairman of the Korea Foundation for Persons with Disabilities Lee Seong-gyu formally handed […]
US contributes Rs350 mln for Sri Lanka flood relief
Jun 05, 2017 (LBO) – The U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Atul Keshap joined President Maithripala Sirisena to announce approximately 350 million rupees (. 3 million) in humanitarian assistance from the United States government and people to help victims of flooding and landslides in Sri Lanka. The aid will be used to provide safe drinking water, […]
Sri Lanka flood levels begin to reduce, more rain expected
Jun 01, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s national disaster management officials have reported that water levels are beginning to recede along the major river basins, the Office of the UN Resident Coordinator said in a flood situation update. However, access to remote villages remains a significant challenge. With forecast of more rains in the coming […]
Sri Lanka flood death toll rises, DMC provides maps
May 30, 2017 (LBO) – The death toll from torrential rain across Sri Lanka has risen to 193 persons with more than 100 people still reported missing, the island’s Disaster Management Centre said Tuesday. The Disaster Management Centre said that over 575,000 people were affected in 15 districts. National Building Research Organization said they issued […]