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Tag: Central Environmental Authority

Govt. will be spineless if scared of protests – Nimal Siripala
LOCAL

Govt. will be spineless if scared of protests – Nimal Siripala

Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva advised officials to carry out waste management projects in the places approved by the Central…

byFaraz Shauketaly30/07/2018
Muthurajawela nature preserve to be handed over to the Wildlife Conservation Department
LOCAL

Muthurajawela nature preserve to be handed over to the Wildlife Conservation Department

The Central Environmental Authority says that the Muthurajawela Sanctuary can be handed over to the Wildlife Conservation Department before the…

byFaraz Shauketaly17/04/2018
Seven institutions wrapped up in polythene controversy after CEA raid
LOCAL

Seven institutions wrapped up in polythene controversy after CEA raid

The Central Environment Authority, through a special raid, has identified seven institutions that produce polythene products exceeding the regulations. Central…

byFaraz Shauketaly20/12/2017
Wilpattu’s Vilaththakulam forest destruction report to be presented to parliament
LOCAL

Wilpattu’s Vilaththakulam forest destruction report to be presented to parliament

The report on the Special Investigation Unit of the destruction of the Vilaththakulam Forest Reserve, which borders the Wilpattu National…

byFaraz Shauketaly20/12/2017
Political parties cautioned over use of polythene
LOCAL

Political parties cautioned over use of polythene

The Central Environmental Authority states that the secretaries of the political parties will be notified in writing about the ban…

byFaraz Shauketaly18/12/2017
US$ 100m project to solve Colombo’s garbage issue
LOCAL

US$ 100m project to solve Colombo’s garbage issue

By Damith Wickremasekara The Megapolis and Western Development Ministry will seek cabinet approval next week to award a US$ 100…

byFaraz Shauketaly17/12/2017
Legal action to be taken against those who use polythene for election propaganda activities
LOCAL

Legal action to be taken against those who use polythene for election propaganda activities

The Central Environmental Authority says, legal action will be taken against those who use polythene for election propaganda activities and…

byFaraz Shauketaly16/12/2017
No cover for polythene users – CEA poised to take legal action
LOCAL

No cover for polythene users – CEA poised to take legal action

“Legal action will be taken against those who do not adhere to the use of polythene that is environmental friendly,”…

byFaraz Shauketaly17/11/2017

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