Environment
Mt Everest grows by nearly a metre to new height
The world's highest mountain Mount Everest is 0.86m higher than had been previously officially calculated, Nepal and China have jointly...
Asha de Vos named 2020 Sea Hero of the Year
Sri Lankan marine biologist Asha de Vos has been recognized as ‘2020 Sea Hero of the Year’ by the Scuba...
Rare plant considered extinct for 100 years rediscovered
A rare plant has reappeared after more than a century in hiding. The pinkish-flowered plant, known as grass-poly, was found...
Wildlife officers take on State Minister, Goes on Strike!
Wildlife officers attached to eight trade unions have launched an islandwide token strike today (27). Writing to their members yesterday...
Renowned environmentalist Jagath Gunawardana awarded Honorary PhD
Renowned Sri Lankan environmentalist and Attorney-at-law Jagath Gunawardana has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate (PhD) from the University of Sri...
Old SLTB buses sunk in deep sea off Trinco to regenerate marine life
Several buses that had been decaying in SLTB depots for many years were recently taken to the deep sea to...
‘Buddha would be green’
The Dalai Lama has appealed to world leaders to take urgent action against climate change, warning of ecological destruction affecting...
CMC grants approval to cut down ancient tree drawing widespread criticism
The Colombo Municipal Council this week granted permission to cut down a Banyan tree believed to be over 300 years...
Sea off Kalpitiya glows in blue!
Residents of Kalpitiya say the seas off the area have started glowing in blue during the night. According to experts...
Twin Elephant Calves Found Dead In A Mahaweli Reserve
The bodies of two elephant calves that died two days ago were found in the Mahaweli Reserve in the Welikanda...
