I am writing to express my opposition and concerns about the proposed Theberton Mini Hydro Power Plant (Sapthakaanya Mini Hydro Company) for the Maskelyia River, directly above the Laksapana Waterfall. This development is one of many existing and proposed hydropower projects that are destroying the Peak Wilderness Sanctuary and ultimately, the Kelani River. I am an environmental specialist from Australia, […]
The villagers of Nakolagane in Galgamuwa are up in arms against alleged moves by the chief monk of the Purana Raja Maha Viharaya to hand over large tracts of forested land to a multinational company. Around 600 acres, believed to belong to the viharaya, are allegedly to be handed over to the multinational company to be cleared and developed into […]
Chunnakam, Thellipalay, Ezhalai, Kumbalavalai, Kattuvan, Mallakam, Uduvil, Inuvil and Thavaddy areas in Valikamam were affected due to contamination of oil . Now there is a fear that contamination may have spread to Kokuvil too. It has been found that even school wells are affected apart from residences. Minister of Urban Development, Water Supply and Drainage, Rauff Hakeem said that according […]
The supreme court 04/06/2015 issue notice on central environment authority, the Ceylon electricity board, the Northern Province cheap minister, the chairmen of valikamam pradeshiya saba,and the northern power company limited ,returnable on sep,16,2015. The respondents are ordered to be present in court or be represented on counsel on that day. Pertaining fundamental right petition filed by Center for environment and […]
Sri Lankan Mirror News reported On Jan. 27, the Mallakam Magistrate ordered to close the power plant indefinitely. However, the company reported that the plant reopened for essential maintenance following a court order from the Appeal court which overturned the above suspension. Speaking to ‘Sri Lanka Mirror’ on this regard, Ravindra Kariyawasam of Center for Environmental and Nature Studies (CENS) […]
We had street drama camping against China port city in Sri Lanka . Gamni Hatttuwagam open street drama team and Center for Environment and Nature Studies participated for this event .
Fund raising for the construction of a Center / Library / Organic Farming Model in Netiya, Wariyapola and our campaign What: 1) CENS has 45 direct volunteers spread all over Sri Lanka and other 2000 people linked with the project and all these people need a physical center to connect the network. 2) There are three thousand books stored in […]
President Maithripala Sirisena told a function at the BMICH in Colombo yesterday that the importation of the agrochemical glyphosate, which contains arsenic and heavy metal, will be banned with immediate effect. He said, “Certain businessmen asked me to let them sell the glyphosate already imported. But, not even a single person more cannot be allowed to be victimized to kidney […]
24th of this month there was a campaign held to brief the people against the impact of the Port City project to the coastal region at Moratuwa. This campaign was organized by the Environment and Nature Education Centre . Gamini Haththotuwegama open street drama group brief the people by indulge in few street dramas and disseminated leaflets. Coordinating officer of […]