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"Walk for Peace" that captivated millions in US to begin in Sri Lanka with state patronage

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- A discussion on providing state patronage for the "Walk for Peace Programme in Sri Lanka" was held at the Presidential Secretariat, with the participation of a group of Venerable... Read More


Circular issued to manage govt expenditure amid energy crisis

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has issued a circular aimed at managing state expenditure within existing fiscal limits and approved government spendin... Read More


Two arrested for hoarding over 2,000L of diesel in Thambalagamuwa

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- Two individuals have been arrested for hoarding a stock of fuel without a valid license in the Mollipothana area of Thambalagamuwa. Police stated that the suspects were apprehen... Read More


Agrarian Service Centers to operate on holidays for Yala season fertilizer distribution

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- The Department of Agrarian Development has announced that Agrarian Service Centers will remain operational on public holidays to facilitate the distribution of fertilizer to farm... Read More


Russia pledges to expedite fuel supplies for Sri Lanka, long-term trade deal discussed

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- A meeting was held between the Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia, Andrey Rudenko, who is currently on an official visit to Sri Lanka, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign... Read More


Agrarian Insurance Board introduces dedicated insurance scheme for divers

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board, operating under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land, and Irrigation, has introduced a dedicated insurance scheme for diver... Read More


14 arrested in four-hour anti-drug operation in Mount Lavinia

Sri Lanka, April 2 -- At least 14 individuals have been arrested during a special operation conducted in the Badowita areas 1, 2, and 3 within the Mount Lavinia Police Division. The operation was cond... Read More


Schoolboy killed, another critically injured en route to big match in Kandy

Sri Lanka, April 2 -- A Grade 12 schoolboy has been killed while another student sustained injuries in a tragic accident early this morning (02) when their motorcycle collided with a bus on the Kandy-... Read More


Special committee appointed to monitor and manage drinking water shortage

Sri Lanka, April 2 -- A special operations committee has been appointed to monitor and manage the ongoing drinking water shortage by the Chairman and General Manager of the National Water Supply and D... Read More


Former Minister Mahinda Wijesekara passes away aged 83

Sri Lanka, April 2 -- Former Cabinet Minister and prominent Southern politician Mahinda Wijesekara has passed away this morning (02) at the age of 83. Wijesekara had been in poor health for an extend... Read More