1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (231+ words) Environment Minister Dammika Patabendi has ordered a temporary halt to construction work on a gabion wall at the Wahatiyagoda coastal area in Pamunugama, Wattala, pending an investigation into whether the structure has extended beyond approved boundaries. The Minister carried out…...

1+ day, 19+ hour ago   (180+ words) A Hambantota Port employee and a businessman have been arrested over an alleged racket involving the theft and sale of smart keys belonging to vehicles imported through the Hambantota Port. Investigations by port security personnel identified an employee suspected of…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago   (373+ words) Two women’s rights groups have urged Sri Lanka’s Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus to push forward long-delayed family law reforms, including proposed amendments to Muslim marriage and divorce laws and domestic violence legislation. Representatives of KELEER – Forum for Gender-Just Family Law and…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (168+ words) In modern architectural design, optimizing building energy efficiency has transitioned from an environmental ideal to a strict regulatory and financial imperative. As building envelopes bear the... Thermal Break Aluminum Storm Window vs. Non-Thermal Frames: Energy Efficiency Comparison with AAMA Standards…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago   (258+ words) Jakarta, IO – The government is bolstering its preparedness for the potential record-setting El Nino while continuously monitoring the impact of volcanic eruptions on public activity and the economy. This was among the key topics discussed during a limited-format cabinet meeting…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (106+ words) Govt starts land acquisition process in iron ore-rich Kisoro, Rubanda newvision.co.ug Govt starts land acquisition process in iron ore-rich Kisoro, Rubanda Preliminary assessments indicate that over 620 acres of land have been earmarked for mining-related activities, including exploration infrastructure,…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (109+ words) By Bella Carrillo, Honduran feminist and activist (published by La Via Campesina Honduras) “To keep us oppressed, they need us to be afraid. Violence makes us feel powerless.” Susana Draper (2024) Reducing femicide to a statistic implies dehumanizing the victims and…...

1+ week, 20+ hour ago   (99+ words) Lawyers advising clients in Kenya's extractive sector must anticipate forthcoming legislation or regulations mandating local processing of minerals and prohibiting raw material exports. This signals a need to review existing export contracts, assess investment strategies for local value addition, and…...

1+ week, 2+ hour ago   (1129+ words) The travel support is not presented as an open application for every person living in West Africa. The stated eligibility focuses on IEEE GRSS Student, Graduate Student and Professional Members who are citizens or residents of West African countries. That…...

1+ week, 19+ hour ago   (139+ words) Applications are now open for the Floating University, an initiative to provide students with the chance to access equipment, experts and the opportunity to learn hands-on at sea. Onboard research vessels like Tangaroa, students are exposed to a mix of…...