Moragahakanda Kalu Ganga Reservoir water filling commences
July 23, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka marked the completion of the Mahaweli Multipurpose Project after the water filling of the Moragahakanda Kalu Ganga Reservoir …
Environment
Increased rice yield to support Sri Lanka’s agricultural rebound: OBG
June 08, 2018 (LBO) – Following a series of climate-impacted yields, Sri Lanka’s agricultural sector is forecast to rebound in 2018, with stronger rice …
Knuckles lands not given to investors; Bring evidence if you have: Minister
Jun 08, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Minister of Public Enterprise and Kandy Development, Lakshman Kiriella denied allegations that he was involved in …
HNB concludes Syndicated Term Loan for Sri Lanka’s first waste to energy plant
Hatton National Bank as the Lead Arranger of the Syndicated Loan together with People’s Bank, DFCC and Bank of Ceylon signed off Loan Agreements to finance …
Global black tea production to go up 2.2-pct annually over next decade: Report
May 28, 2018 (LBO) – World production of black tea is projected to rise annually by 2.2 percent over the next decade to reach 4.4 million tonnes in 2027, …
Multi Finance PLC enables sustainable transactions with “Each One Plant One” campaign
With a proud heritage of over 4 decades in business, Multi Finance PLC has been a source of strength to businesses, and entrepreneurs in the urban rural …
Sri Lanka looks to Japan for assistance in waste management
Mar 15, 2018 (LBO) – President Maithripala Sirisena, making an observation tour of modern waste management centre in Japan said he would inquire about …
Solar Alliance will create a greener, cleaner, healthy world: President
Mar 12, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s President Maithripala Sirisena expressed confidence that the International Solar Alliance (ISA) would showcase the …
President, PM declared open Moragahakanda, biggest reservoir of Mahaweli
Jan 08, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s President and Prime Minister on Monday declared open Moragahakanda, the last but biggest reservoir of the multipurpose …
Korea Eximbank approves USD14mn for garbage collection compactors
Dec 08, 2017 (LBO) – Export-Import Bank of Korea has approved 14 million US dollars for supply of garbage collection compactors to Sri Lanka. Korean Embassy …
World Soil Day observed in Sri Lanka’s central highlands
08, Dec 2017 Colombo, Sri Lanka – World Soil Day is held annually in December as a means to focus attention on the importance of healthy soil and …
Depression in south-west of Sri Lanka develops in to a deep depression
Nov 30, 2017 (LBO) – Met Department today said the depression in the south-west of Sri Lanka has developed in to a deep depression and it is located 200 km …
Animals destroy one-third of Sri Lanka’s crop production: President
Oct 06, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s President Maithripala Sirisena highlights that one-third of country’s crop production is affected and destroyed by …
Climate change, conflict critical global issues: Young people’s survey
Aug 30, 2017 (LBO) – A survey of 25,000 young people from 186 countries has found that climate change is the most critical issue facing the world, …
Unilever and Arpico Encourage Shoppers to Go Green
(PRESS RELEASE) – 200% More Reusable Bags and 100,000 Fewer Polythene Bags Used During First Month Unilever Sri Lanka and Richard Pieris Distributors …
Issuances of ‘green bonds’ could double this year: report
July 27, 2017 (LBO) – Issuance of ‘green bonds’ could nearly double to 150 billion dollars this year, according to an article by Mainstreet …
Sri Lanka dengue cases over four times previous average: WHO
July 20, 2017 (LBO) – The World Health Organization says the current dengue epidemic is likely to have repercussions on public health in Sri Lanka, with a …
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 …
School gardens promoted by FAO and Sri Lanka’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 …
Land allocated in Chilaw for solid waste management project
July 06, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s cabinet has approved allocation of land for a combined solid waste management project implemented by Chilaw Urban …