Sri Lanka bans single-use plastic bottles at government events, charges for plastic bags https://news.mongabay.com/2026/06/sri-lanka-bans-single-use-plastic-bottles-at-government-events-charges-for-plastic-bags/

COLOMBO — Sri Lanka banned the purchase and use of single-use plastic water bottles in all government institutions effective May 31, under a new government circular that targets reduction of wasteful plastic consumption within the state sector. The move is the latest in a long line of attempts by the island nation to reduce plastic […]
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I nearly gave you a fly, but I guess I do occasionally take non bug pics.
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Citrus snack time. These Ghost ants were doing something I've never seen before. This unknown citrus tree has several leaf buds just starting to elongate and they were clustering around these elongated bud tips. I don't know if they were actively chewing or just collecting phloem at damaged areas.
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Port City Colombo investment opportunities showcased to UAE business leaders in Dubai
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https://www.onlanka.com/?p=118046

Sri Lanka’s Port City Colombo investment opportunities were showcased to investors, business leaders and financial institutions at a high-level investment promotion event held in Dubai on June 11, 2026.
CID allows family visits but rejects daily legal access to Suresh Sallay
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https://www.onlanka.com/?p=118044

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has refused a request to allow daily access to legal counsel for former State Intelligence Service Director Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, who is currently receiving treatment at the National Hospital of Colombo after beginning a hunger strike while in CID custody.
US-Iran peace deal set for formal signing
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https://www.onlanka.com/?p=118038