
Single-use plastic and polythene to be banned from January 2021
The cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to ban single-use plastic and polythene with effect from 01st January 2021.
Steps have also been taken by the Central Environmental Authority, to promote an alternative to the banned polythene while those regulations are in force.
Local News
Colombo High Court issues notice on Rajitha’s petition
28 August 2025
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
28 August 2025
Govt to plant 2.5 million coconut saplings in 2025
28 August 2025
Despite Strike, Buses Run on Schedule in Major Cities
28 August 2025
Halloluwa Back To Remand Over Orchestrating Attack
28 August 2025
Trending News
SIMs to be deactivated on unregistered new mobile devices from tomorrow
30 September 2020
Popular actress Sureni Senarath passes away
26 May 2021
CSE ASPI touch all-time high of 10,037.61
27 October 2021