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Haze drives surge in respiratory illnesses in Indonesia

Children accounted for around 20 percent of all wildfire-related respiratory illnesses as 12.5 million people in seven provinces were affected by the widespread forest and land fire, according to the Health Ministry.

Haze drives surge in respiratory illnesses in Indonesia

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Strengthening climate accountability through global carbon accounting standards

Siyapatha Finance PLC has announced its official membership in the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF), marking a significant milestone in the Company’s sustainability journey and…

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Ammunition cache found in old Kandy bungalow

By S.K. Samaranayake Workers carrying out maintenance work at an old elite bungalow in Kahapathwela, within the Galagedara Police Division, unearthed a cache of 3,711 rounds of ammunition, including…

  • Workers found 3,711 rounds of ammunition in old Kandy bungalow.
  • Businessman reported discovery to Galagedara Police.
  • Police investigating origin and concealment of ammunition.

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