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Introduction: Mannar, with its rich historical significance dating back to the maritime Silk Road, stands as a testament to the interwoven tapestry of culture and nature. However, amidst the backdrop …
Preserving Mannar’s Avian Riches: A Call to Protect Migratory Bird Corridors Read More
Energy supply is a key factor for economic development in South Asia. With their energy production primarily based on imported fossil fuels, South Asian countries are vulnerable to volatile prices …
Renewable Energy and Sustainable Development in South Asia Read More
Nipah virus: Emerging zoonotic threat with high fatality, fruit bat origin. Prevention, research, and vigilance key to containment.
Nipah Virus: Understanding the Enigmatic Menace Read More
In a significant stride towards fostering collaborative advancements in the realm of biotechnology, the International Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) and the Sri Lanka Institute of Biotechnology (SLIBTEC) formalized their partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on August 10, 2023.
Sri Lanka Institute of Biotechnology (SLIBTEC) Joins Forces with International Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) through New MOU Read MoreResearchers from the Center for Mountain Futures at Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and the Center of Excellence in Fungal Research at Mae Fah Luang University have …
Termitomyces srilankensis: A Newly Discovered Fungi Species Read More
Every year on June 8, the World Oceans Day is commemorated all across the world. Oceans cover more than 70% of the earth’s surface and are vital to life’s survival. Their deterioration could destabilize the earth’s natural resource dynamics.
World Ocean Day 2022, Revitalization: Collective Action for the Ocean Read More
Rohan Pethiyagoda, Sri Lanka’s leading naturalist and a taxonomist of freshwater fish of Sri Lanka, won the prestigious “The Linnean Medal” award by the Linnean Society of London, which is the world’s oldest active society devoted to natural history
Rohan Pethiyagoda, a Sri Lankan Researcher, has been awarded the prestigious “Linnean Medal” by The Linnean Society of London. Read MoreOn 28th February 2022, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released their latest report on Climate Change. The report predicts the unavoidable multiple climate hazards over the next two decades with global warming of 1.5°C (2.7°F).
IPCC Releases the Latest Report on Climate Change: Warns a Threat to Human Wellbeing and Health of the Planet Read More
After a slight delay due to the ongoing COVID 19 pandemic, the global sports festival, The Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 is now underway in Tokyo Japan. The organizers of this …
Importance of Recycling Highlighted in Olympic Games 2021 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