SL, Pakistan sign nuclear agreement
Sri Lanka and Pakistan signed six agreements including one on atomic energy Monday, the two countries’ leaders said, as the strategically important island looks to build its first nuclear plant. Details
Daily Mirror (Sri Lanka)
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Illegal gem mining rampant in Lunugala
The people of Ekiriya in Lunugala are concerned that illegal gem mining in the Mahawela irrigation canal is damaging the canal banks and sluice gates. They said an organised group was mining for gems in
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Meegaswewa has no drinking water
About 300 families of Meegaswewa in Thalawa are facing a severe shortage of drinking water. The people of the area said that although a community water project was completed more than two years ago, commissioning
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Illegal sand miners rape Kalpitiya: authorities look on
It is reported that the ongoing illegal sand mining in the Kalpitiya Peninsula is causing extensive environmental damage. Locals say that an organised group with political support was responsible for the
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WB pledges $500 million for drought-stricken Horn of Africa region
<p> The World Bank on Monday pledged more than $500 million (348 million euros) to aid the drought-strickenHorn of Africa region, asUnited Nations aid chiefs met in Rome to discuss ramping up relief
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Endangered fish die in a project
Environmentalists yesterday called on the authorities to suspend a private hydro power project in Warathenna, Kandy after dead fish of a critically endangered species known as Labeo Fisheri, commonly known as the
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1,000 vehicle owners seek compensation
More than 1,000 motor vehicle owners had lodged complaints with the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) regarding their vehicle engines that had been damaged after using the low quality petrol, the Petroleum Minister said yesterday. Minister Premajayantha said vehicle owners would be compensated after a special committee, which would be appointed to evaluate the complaints completed its work.
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Climatic changes dont spare Nuwara Eliya
People living in the Nuwara Eliya are perturbed that the area is undergoing climatic changes demonstrated by a prolonged drought and a delay in the south-west monsoonal rains experienced this year. These monsoonal rains accompanied by strong winds that usually make their presence felt in June and July make life quite unpleasant to the people living in the district. However, environmentalists
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Malnutrition in Lanka: Minister
In a shocking and distressing revelation Health Minister Maithripala Sirisena said yesterday long term malnutrition was as high 41 per cent in Nuwara Eliya with the short term malnutrition was at 11 per cent and called for a sharp change in food patterns among Sri Lankans. He said malnutrition and anaemia was spreading fast and surprisingly Colombo district was one of the most affected with the
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Hundreds of valuable plants destroyed in forest fire
About 30 acres of forest land in Digampathana at Sigiriya were completely destroyed by a fire that ravaged the area, police media spokesman Prishantha Jayakody said yesterday. He said the fire was finally doused by forest officers who were assisted by the Dambulla Urban Council fire Brigade, the Sigiriya police and villagers. SP Jayakody said investigations were being conducted to find out h
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Clean green energy vital to sustain economy - Energy Minister
A trade off between green energy and fossil fuel energy will also have to be considered, as there are serious limitations in the country