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New Nurdle Survey Highlights Challenges in Linking Coastal Pollution to MSC ELSA 3 Spill

Featured July 3, 2026 0

A new study following the MSC ELSA 3 spill has found widespread plastic pollution along Sri Lanka western coast, but warns that the absence of pre-spill baseline data makes it impossible to determine how much contamination resulted from the incident. Researchers urge long-term monitoring and improved source-tracking to distinguish new pollution from legacy and other plastic contamination.

New BOI Chief Reopens Debate over Investment Reform Agenda

News July 3, 2026 0

The appointment of Duminda Hulangamuwa as Chairman of the...

Central Bank’s Digital Banking Oversight Begins amid Reform Push

News July 3, 2026 0

The government's decision to digitize the Central Bank's Banking...

Smallholder Productivity Collapse Threatens Sri Lanka’s Tea Industry Recovery

News July 3, 2026 0

Behind Sri Lanka's ambitious plan to restore tea production...

Government targets one-month wait for cardiac procedures with expansion of cath lab network

News July 3, 2026 0

Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa says the Government aims to reduce...

Card payments now accepted at all Colombo District Divisional Secretariats

News July 3, 2026 0

The public can now make payments using credit and debit...

Sri Lanka updates colour-coded sugar labelling rules for beverages

News July 3, 2026 0

The Government has issued an Extraordinary Gazette Notification introducing amendments to...

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Today’s (Dec 17) weather: Several provinces to experience fairly heavy showers about 75mm

Sri Lankan Ambassador to Nepal Highlights Economic and Cultural Ties

HIV Statistics and Preventive Measures Highlighted by Consultant Venerologist

Surge in Childhood Asthma Linked to Prolonged Rainfall, Warns Leading Paediatrician

President Wickremesinghe Announces Establishment of National Higher Education Authority

Canadian firm to invest US$ 150mn to develop solar power project in Nilaweli

Sri Lanka Original Narrative Summary: 16/12

Govt continues to build on hard-won gains of sustaining reform momentum: IMF

Cuban Ambassador Offers Mosquito Control Expertise to Sri Lanka

VAT hike bolsters mobile phone grey market incurring heavy tax loss for the state

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New Nurdle Survey Highlights Challenges in Linking Coastal Pollution to MSC ELSA 3 Spill

New BOI Chief Reopens Debate over Investment Reform Agenda

Central Bank’s Digital Banking Oversight Begins amid Reform Push

Smallholder Productivity Collapse Threatens Sri Lanka’s Tea Industry Recovery

Government targets one-month wait for cardiac procedures with expansion of cath lab network

Card payments now accepted at all Colombo District Divisional Secretariats

Sri Lanka updates colour-coded sugar labelling rules for beverages