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World Environment Day tomorrow:
Beat Plastic Pollution
It could be a coincidence that just one intervening day separates Poson Poya Day and World Environment Day (WED), which falls tomorrow, June 5. It is chronicled that Arahat Mahinda, who delivered the sublime message of the Buddha Dhamma to King Devanampiyatissa tested the King on his knowledge of the environment. The King apparently passed this ‘test’ with aplomb, whereby...
4 June, 2023
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A journey to Sithulpawwa through Yala National Park
There are many ancient monastic complexes in the island that are not easily approachable as they are many miles off the beaten track. So, we have to traverse through rough jungle terrains to reach them. Located deep in the protected wilderness of the Yala National Park in Hambantota district is such an ancient temple complex that is well-known among local visitors as...
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Anawilundawa Wetland Sanctuary, nature’s treasure trove
The Anawilundawa Wetland Sanctuary also known as Anawilundawa Bird Sanctuary is in the Arachchikattuwa Divisional Secretariat division in the Puttalam District and covers 1,397 hectares. This wetland which comprises seven tanks built close to the ocean is bordered by the Battuluoya and the Udappuwa main road in the North, the Chilaw - Puttalam railway in the East, the...
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