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Seven single-use plastic & polythene items banned
Import and production of seven, single-use plastic and polythene items are to be banned from June 6 onwards
A proposal presented by the Minister of Environment to the Cabinet to ban production, importing, sale and use of seven single-use plastic and polythene items was accepted by the cabinet, Minister Bandula Gunawardena told the weekly cabinet news briefing.
Accordingly, single-use plastic straws, yogurt spoons, plates, cups (except for yogurt cups), spoons, forks, knives and plastic garlands and plastic string hopper baskets will be prohibited.
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Northern Province’s Palali-Achchuveli road reopens after 30 years
The Palali-Achchuveli main road in the Northern Province was reopened today (Nov 01) after being closed for over 30 years, following a directive from President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
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Housemaid gets off with pilot’s baggage at BIA
A housemaid who stole a pilot’s baggage at the Bandaranaike International Airport was arrested within three hours after the robbery today, Police said.
- November 1, 2024 - 224 - 0
Immigration Dept. to launch online passport appointment system
The Department of Immigration and Emigration has announced plans to introduce an online appointment system for passport applications, set to launch soon.
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