It is Earth Day 2016 today.

Each year, more than one billion people across the world mark the event by showing support for environmental protection. Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22, aims to encourage people across the world to be more environmentally friendly.

In 1970, the year of our first Earth Day, the movement gave voice to an emerging consciousness, channeling human energy toward environmental issues.

It is expected that 7.8 billion trees will be planted within the next five years time starting from today.

• National Transport Medical Institute closed on Friday & Saturday
• Showers for several areas on Thursday (30)
• Party Leaders to meet today (30)
• Quick Passports for Foreign Employment: Dhammika makes first move as Minister
• ‘List from higher-up’ to issue fuel for luxury SUVs from Kolonnawa Terminal