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This latest edition of the annual statistical year book published by the Central Statistics Office provides data sets on the various facets of the economy of the country and the vital social aspects like housing, health, environment, infrastructure, tourism, and agriculture too.

Sri Lanka Ministry of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources has launched a programme to protect the sharks that are under threat of extinction.

Young children are at risk of serious health problems from toxic materials found in toys widely available in the capital city of Bangladesh. A recent study, undertaken by the Environment and Social Development Organisation, identified high levels of lead, cadmium, bromine and chromium in all but one of 40 toys that were analysed. Read more in this December 2013 edition of the Monthly Overview on State of Environment, Bangladesh published by the South Asia Environment Portal

Monthly Overview on State of Environment, Sri Lanka, Dec 2013

The Transport Ministry has formulated the draft Urban Transport Master Plan for the Colombo Metropolitan Region and the suburbs to address issues in the transport sector including heavy congestion in the Colombo city within the next 20 years. Read more in this December 2013 edition of the Monthly Overview on State of Environment, Sri Lanka

Migratory routes and spawning or breeding grounds of hilsa at the Bay of Bengal are being shifted due to pollution, siltation, and climate change, says a recent report of the London-based Internati

The nuclear power plant at Jaitapur village in coastal Ratnagiri district won't have any impact on fishing, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar today said.

The spread of harmful algal blooms and marine pollution are a serious threat to the fishery resources of the Indian Ocean RIM countries.

MANGALORE: A study done by researchers has revealed that there is morphological and genetic evidence to show the presence of multiple evolutionary distinct lineages in the endangered and commercial

The Wayamba Provincial Agriculture Ministry has been allocated Rs.68.98 million for paddy cultivation and Rs.41.98 million to uplift the fisheries industry from the 2014 budget.

A large oil spill near Nigeria's Brass facility, run by ENI, has spread through the sea and swamps of the oil producing Niger Delta region, local residents and the company said on Monday.

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