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ZeroPlastic Movement takes its climate action awareness project to Kandy
Volunteers from the ZeroPlastic Movement together with the team at Intrepid, sponsored by the Intrepid Travel Foundation held a climate action awareness project in Kandy.Over 200 volunteers joined in, largely from universities, showcasing their relentless and collective dedication towards climate action. This concerted effort underscores a growing commitment among youth, fighting for a plastic-free world and community-driven environmental stewardship.
The project also went onto establishing enhanced plastic collection and recycling processes at the Kandy Railway Station, including an educational workshop for its authorities and the donation of a substantial plastic collection bin to further streamline recycling efforts. Further, this was also extended to sacred spaces such as the Dalada Maligawa, where thousands of people visit every day.
The entire journey began with a comprehensive awareness campaign, kickstarting from the Colombo-Fort Railway Station to Kandy in an Intercity train, to local businesses and towns, with countless face-to-face interactions and displays of placards, spurring conversations about responsible plastic management among locals.
Barista, Sri Lanka’s largest cafe chain, also joined in to pledge its support towards this cause as beverages partner. ‘We’d like to extend our heartiest gratitude to our sponsors and supporters who played a crucial role in making this project a success. Together, we are paving the way for a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable Kandy. The outcomes of this initiative underscore the positive impact that collaborative efforts can have on fostering a healthier planet.
ZeroPlastic Movement has evolved into a foremost grassroots environmental activist group in Sri Lanka with over 10,000 volunteers from universities, corporations, and schools, coming together to combat plastic pollution through education and advocacy. It was also named National Winner 2023 – Sri Lanka earlier this year in recognition of its ZeroPlastic River Strainer project and will go onto being nominated for the prestigious Energy Globe World Awards.
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CEYPETCO) has announced a reduction in the prices of Petrol 92 and Petrol 95, effective from midnight today (30).
The price of Petrol 92 has been reduced by Rs. 15 per litre, from Rs. 414 to Rs. 399 while the price of Petrol 95 Octane has been reduced by Rs. 20 per litre, from Rs. 495 to Rs. 475
There will be no change in the prices of diesel, Super Diesel and kerosene under the latest revision.
The book “Rathuwewi Mihimadala”, written based on the life story of Vasudeva Nanayakkara, Leader of the Democratic Left Front, was launched on Friday [August 28] at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo, with the participation of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.
Speaking to the media afterwards about Vasudeva Nanayakkara, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated:
“Vasudeva Nanayakkara is a prominent figure in Sri Lankan politics, particularly within the left-wing political movement. There were several influential figures within the left movement, and that left-wing influence also contributed to bringing the country to where it is today. Politically, there were areas where we agreed and areas where we did not. However, I have great respect for the contribution made by Vasudeva Nanayakkara to left-wing politics. When I entered Parliament in 2020, Vasudeva Nanayakkara was also in Parliament. We sat in the same row, and we spoke about many important as well as interesting moments in his political career. I believe some of these experiences have also been included in this book.”
The event was attended by members of the Maha Sangha, Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara, former President Maithripala Sirisena, former Speakers Karu Jayasuriya and Chamal Rajapaksa, as well as party members, family members and friends.
[Prime Minister’s Media Division]
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