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A research team headed by Dr. Chandima Jeewandara from University of Sri Jayewardenepura today announced the findings of their research on effectiveness of Sinopharm Vaccine in generating antibody response against COVID 19. According to the results the vaccine has been able to produce antibody responses in 95% of the vaccinees.
Sinopharm Vaccine Triggers Strong Antibody Response: USJ Research Finds Read More
Among the many problems caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the effect of this deadly pandemic on pregnant women is one of the major concerns in many of the affected countries. During the second and third waves of this pandemic in Sri Lanka we saw several pregnant mothers die because of COVID 19 related complications.
Pregnancy & COVID-19 Read More
The inaugural issue of the research journal, Advances in Technology (Adv. Technol.), initiated by the Faculty of Technology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, was successfully launched on June 12, 2021.
Faculty of Technology, University of Sri Jayawadenapura launches their Research Journal Read More
In a recent research carried out by group of researchers from University of Colombo and Robert Koch Institute in Germany it was revealed that two cave-dwelling Sri Lankan bat species …
Alpha and Beta Corona-virus Subgroups(NOT Covid Virus Variants) found in another two bat species in Sri Lanka Read More
Sri Lanka is taking necessary steps to cut-down imports of Asbestos due to health issues caused by Asbestos related products and due to difficulties faced by the local roofing products manufacturers, says Minister of Environment Mahinda Amaraweera. Minister talked about these plans in a recent press briefing held at the Ministry of Environment. According to Minister Amaraweera Asbestos has now become an environmental problem as well because there is no proper safe system to dispose Asbestos products in Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka to Control Asbestos Imports: Minister of Environment Read More
As a country Sri Lanka is facing one of the worst environmental disasters with the MV Express Perl ship accident. Mitigating various problems that has arisen as a result of this disaster is no easy task as we first have to get the actual picture of the extent of damage caused by this incident to the marine environment and living organisms in these affected areas. We can find answers only after looking at the actual situation. So, even though we like it or not we will have to be patient and wait for some time to understand the real situation. Prof. Ruchira Kurarathunga, the first dean of the faculty of Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences & Technology of University of Ruhuna expressed these remarks during a special press briefing held yesterday, 17th July 2021 at Department of Government Information.
Xpress Pearl Disaster and its’ Impact on Coastal and Marine Environments; View of an Exert Read More
Sri Lankan authorities have established a mega scale expert group to investigate, study and asses the impact from the recent Express Pearl maritime disaster. Coordinated and facilitated by Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) this expert group will asses the impact under ten thematic categories.
Expert Group to Study and Asses the Impact of Express Pearl Disaster Read More
In a recent press briefing held in Colombo Mr. Mahinda Amaraweera, Minister of Environment announced a plan to expand the list of banned plastic products to curb the plastic usage …
Sri Lanka to Expand the List of Banned Plastic Products- Minister of Environment Read More
With some hiccups here and there the COVID vaccination in Sri Lanka is slowly getting in to a well organized program even with the limited stocks of vaccines the country is receiving from different sources and manufactures. Recently Sri Lankan health authorities published a priority list categorizing different groups of the society in to an order to receive the vaccine. According to this list Healthcare workers, Elderly citizens who are over 60 yrs old, and pregnant women get the priority in vaccination programs.
No COVID Vaccines for Children Yet, but WHY? WHO Expert Explains Read More
Dr. Asha de Vos, the world famous Sri Lankan Marine Biologist and Ocean Educator now has an expedition ship deck in her name. Aurora Expeditions, one of the world’s leading expedition cruise operators last week announced the latest addition to their fleet “Sylvia Earle”. Celebrating the world ocean day the company announced that they are honoring worlds leading female conservationists by naming the decks of the new vessel under their names. Dr. Asha share a deck named after herself with Hanli Prinsloo, a Freediver and Ocean Conservationist.
Sri Lankan Ocean Girl Dr.Asha Honored with an Expedition Ship Deck in Her Name Read More