Sri Lanka removes ban on women buying alcohol
Sri Lanka has removed a ban imposed on women from buying alcohol and working at establishments that produce or sell…
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Bangladesh court upholds Myanmar Rohingya marriage ban
A court in Bangladesh has upheld a law which bans Rohingya Muslims from getting married in the country. The 2014…
China bans Ivory sales in the country
China is known as the world’s largest importer and end user of elephant tusks but, ivory sales and demand has…
No non-biodegradable shopping bags, lunch sheets from today
By Shanika Sriyananda The Central Environmental Authority (CEA) is to begin raids from today to nab those who defy the…
Fish exports increased by over 45% this year after EU ban lifted
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development says the fish exports increased significantly after the ban imposed by…
Legality of a Begging Ban
By Faizer Shaheid (faizer@live.com) Folk carrying begging bowls has been a constant irritation in and around the city of Colombo…
Decision to differ ban on the use of white asbestos
Cabinet has decided to differ the ban on the use of white asbestos for state institutions but will continue the…
Sri Lankan government to temporarily suspend the ban on asbestos
The Sri Lankan government has decided to temporarily suspend a ban that was to be imposed from 1st January…
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…
Singapore Bans Two More People From Finance for 1MDB Breaches
By Chanyaporn Chanjaroen MAS prohibits Yeo, Scully from financial advisory services Actions mean eight have been banned for 1MDB-linked matters…
