Quick Look
Human activities threaten wetlands
Raja Waidyasekera - Tissamaharma special corr
The world reputed Bundala Ramsar wetlands is threatened by unruly
human activities. The over exploitation of wetlands fauna and flora has
resulted in several species facing the risk of extinction. Introduction
of several species of parasitic aquatic animals, plants and ornamental
fish to the wild habitat is posing threat to the bio diversity of the
region.
Earthenware industry gets boost
Navaratna Bandara Mahaweli Systems Group corr.
The government will provide assistance to improve the earthenware
production industry at Ambagolla of the Minipe Yodha Ela Irrigation
Development Zone where the majority of the people earn a living from
making kitchen utensils and other clay-ware.
The Industrial Development Board will offer technical and financial
assistance for the project.
Curd becomes sour
Raja Waidyasekera - Tissamaharama special corr
Curd of Ruhuna has become sour due to adulteration with new comers
entering the industry. Senior citizens who practised the trade for
decades say the reputation gained by the Ruhuna curd has been degraded
by the adulteration.
Public lecture, panel discussion
A public lecture and a panel discussion on Beyond Greening -
Sustainability and Green Business 'Opportunities through technological
innovation' will be held on June 4 at 5 pm at the Sri Lanka Foundation
Institute, 100, Sri Lanka Padanama Mawatha, Independence Square, Colombo
7.
It is presented by the Sri Lanka Foundation and the Sustainability
Learning Centre of Sri Lanka.
The keynote address will be delivered by University of Moratuwa
Chemical and Process Engineering Professor, Professor Ajith de Alwis, on
'Opportunities through Technological Innovation.'
It will be followed by a panel discussion by an eminent panel
comprising Professor Ranjith Bandara, Dr Erandathi Lokupitiya, Dammika
Jayasooriya, T.B.B. Sumith, and Dr Nihal Dayawansa.
Prof Ajith de Alwis will discuss how business could get competitive
advantages through embedding technological innovations to the business
process.
This session will be a provocative and interactive discussion.
All are welcome. For information contact R M Vijeyratne on 0714 539
476.
Marians Ecoustica Show
The Marians Ecoustica Show will be held at the Museus College
Auditorium today at 6.30 pm.
The Marians comprise Prasanna Rosa (lead guitar/acoustic guitar),
Dileepa Mangala (piano), Ajith Ruwan (rhythm guitar), Chaminda Silva
(bass and classical guitar), Subash Punyasoma (drums), Jayantha
Kandabadage (percussion), Hector Dias (saxophone/ vocals), Shivantha
Fernando (vocals) and leader Nalin Perera (bass guitar and vocals).
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