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Stockpile of seized foreign cigarettes worth Rs. 6.8 Mn destroyed

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- A stock of 2.8 million foreign-manufactured cigarettes, valued at Rs. 6.8 million, which was illegally smuggled into the country via Katunayake International Airport, was destroy... Read More


Fourteen-foot crocodile roaming around Horana caught

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- A large crocodile roaming the Kalu Ganga arrived in the Devamulla, Naragala, and Pahala Naragala areas on the night of October 28, after which local residents captured it and tie... Read More


National programme to protect farmers from pesticide poisoning

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- A national programme to introduce the BASF Sanrakshan Kit to Sri Lanka, aimed at reducing health risks associated with pesticide use and safeguarding farmers' health and occupati... Read More


National programme to protect farmers from pesticide poisoning

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- A national programme to introduce the BASF Sanrakshan Kit to Sri Lanka, aimed at reducing health risks associated with pesticide use and safeguarding farmers' health and occupati... Read More


Train services between Rambukkana and Peradeniya to resume in a week

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- Train services between Rambukkana and Peradeniya which were temporarily suspended on October 24 and 25 will resume within approximately one week, Transport and Highways Deputy Mi... Read More


Strengthening ties

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha called on JVP General Secretary Tilvin Silva on Tuesday. Their discussions were centred on further strengthening ties between th... Read More


'Sri Lanka exploring benefits of nuclear energy'

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- Sri Lanka is committed to developing a safe, reliable, affordable and sustainable electricity system, and in this context is assessing the role nuclear energy could play in meeti... Read More


Caucus initiates Breast Cancer early detection programme on November 2

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- Countrywide special national programme will be held on November 2 under the leadership of the Women Parliamentarians' Caucus and the Health Ministry to promote early detection of... Read More


PSTA draft needs further revisions - OHCHR

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) while welcoming a number of additional safeguards and improvements in draft Protection of the State fr... Read More


Provide relief, tax reductions, social safety nets in Budget 2027 - Vasu

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- Former Minister Vasudeva Nanayakkara emphasised yesterday that the government must provide substantial and adequate relief to the public in Budget 2027. Failure to provide adequ... Read More