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Environment

Showers & winds to continue as south-west monsoon conditions establish
6Jun By Faraz ShauketalyNo Comments
Environment, LOCAL

Showers & winds to continue as south-west monsoon conditions establish

South-west monsoon conditions are gradually establishing over the island, hence, showery and windy conditions (particularly in the South-western part) are expected to continue, the Department of Meteorology said. Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Southern, Central, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces. Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places elsewhere particularly after 2.00pm. Heavy falls above 100 mm can be expected at some places particularly in Southern and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kalutara district. Fairly heavy falls above 50mm can be expected at some places in Eastern, Uva and North-central Provinces. Fairly strong gusty winds up to 40 kmph are also likely over the country, particularly in the central hilly areas and over...
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The “Pavithra Ganga” project will be implemented
10Nov By Faraz ShauketalyNo Comments
Environment

The “Pavithra Ganga” project will be implemented

The pollution levels in some of our waterways have reached unprecedented levels. As such, the “Pavithra Ganga” project will be implemented. This project will focus mainly on ensuring zero disposal of waste by factories into waterways over time. In this regard, initially, all the factories that dispose of their waste into the Kelani River will be given 5 years to implement eco-sustainable modes of disposal of waste. They will be supported through a concessionary credit facility. - Rs. 750 Mn
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Ground water monitoring to be continued in 2018
10Nov By Faraz ShauketalyNo Comments
Environment

Ground water monitoring to be continued in 2018

Ground water monitoring will continue in 2018, covering 8 districts, with the installation of monitoring equipment to cover the 3 identified river basins: Malwathu Oya, Kumbukkan Oya and Maduru Oya. This exercise will be critical in ensuring the purity and safety of water resources. - Rs. 1,500 Mn
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A flood protection wall to be constructed
10Nov By Faraz ShauketalyNo Comments
Environment

A flood protection wall to be constructed

The Kelani basin highlights the need to scale up the existing Climate Resilience Program with focus on mitigating urban flooding. As such, a flood protection wall will be constructed, in the interim. As a long term measure, new multi-purpose reservoirs will be built upstream at Wee Oya, Nawatha, Holombuwa and Reucastle to enhance the water retention capacity. A similar mechanism will be looked into with regard to other perennial rivers including, Kalu, Nilwala and Gin rivers. - Rs. 4,900 Mn
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Focus on further addressing the waste disposal issue
10Nov By Faraz ShauketalyNo Comments
Environment

Focus on further addressing the waste disposal issue

Will fast track the establishment of the Aruwakkalu waste disposal and management site; - Rs. 3,000 Mn Will support the Local Government bodies to address the solid waste issue together with the local communities and the Private sector. - Rs. 50 Mn  
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10Nov By Faraz ShauketalyNo Comments
Environment, TAX

An excise duty of Rs. 10 per kilogramme for Plastic resins to be imposed.

To discourage the use of Polythene and Plastic products, an excise duty of Rs. 10 per kilogramme for Plastic resins to be imposed.  The private sector to be incentivised to convert to environmentally friendly alternatives and to engage in manufacturing bags, packing materials etc. out of biodegradable materials such as banana fiber, palm leaves, coir, bamboo etc. - Rs. 75 Mn
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Telecommunication towers to be reduced as part of govt Green initiative
9Nov By AdminNo Comments
Environment, Uncategorized

Telecommunication towers to be reduced as part of govt Green initiative

It was announced that the number of telecommunication towers within Sri Lanka will be reduced as they are not environment-friendly. Minister Mangala Samaraweera stated that there are around 50,000 telecommunication towers in Sri Lanka and that a tax will be imposed to reduce their numbers. He further stated that this will be done to establish a virtually blue-green institution within Sri Lanka.
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