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World Water Day: Preserving Our Most Precious Resource-by Kalani-eLanka Water is the essence of life. Every year on March 22nd, the world observes World Water Day to raise awareness about the importance of freshwater and advocate for sustainable management of this vital resource. Established by the United Nations in 1993, World Water Day highlights global water challenges and encourages collective action to ensure clean and accessible water for all. The Importance of Water Water plays a crucial role in sustaining ecosystems, supporting agriculture, and maintaining human health. It is essential for drinking, sanitation, food production, and energy generation. However, despite its significance, billions of people around the world still struggle to access safe water. According to the United Nations, around 2.2 billion people lack access to clean drinking water, and water scarcity affects over 40% of the global population. Theme for 2025 ​The theme for World Water Day 2025 is ...

Mar 22, 2025 Posted by In Articles, Kalani Prabodha Tagged , ,
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eLanka Newsletter – 24th March 2023 – 7th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Health & Views – MARCH 3rd issue 2024 – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Former Journalist of India to Communications Specialist in Cricket NSW: A journey of Swagata Sen in Australia SUNDAY CHOICE – PALM SUNDAY—-HOSANNA IN THE HIGHEST – By Charles Schokman Let’s know about anxiety and us. – By Nisal Rukshan Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 202 21 03 2024 15-member AUS Womens’ U19 squad, including 2 players of Indian origin, are set to depart tomorrow for Sri Lanka tour British Council launches Women in STEM Scholarships for 2024-25 Recording of the latest Multicultural Media Online Conference on oral health is available now The crisis in Sri Lanka and the world Siddhalepa Liv-Pro recognized at the International Innovation Awards 2023! What Foreigners Think About ...

Mar 26, 2024 Posted by In Articles, eLanka Newsletters Tagged , , , , ,
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Celebrating Sri Lanka’s Water Heritage on World Water Day-by Kalani-eLanka March 22nd marks World Water Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of water resources worldwide. In celebrating this vital natural resource, we turn our attention to Sri Lanka, an island nation blessed with abundant water sources that play a crucial role in its cultural, environmental, and economic landscapes. In 2024, World Water Day resonates with the theme “Leveraging Water for Peace,” emphasizing the transformative power of water as a catalyst for cooperation, harmony, and conflict resolution.  Water holds profound cultural significance in Sri Lanka, woven intricately into the fabric of everyday life and religious practices. The nation’s ancient hydraulic civilization, exemplified by the remarkable feats of engineering such as the ancient reservoirs and irrigation systems, stands as a testament to the ingenuity of its ancestors in harnessing and ...

Mar 23, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Kalani Prabodha Tagged , , , , , ,
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