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5,000 Coconut trees to be destroyed in Matara

Srilanka, Nov. 13 -- The Coconut Cultivation Board (CCB) decided to cut down and destroy 5,000 coconut trees in the Matara district due to a rapidly spreading disease affecting coconut palms. The dis... Read More


Teachers' Unions propose against extending school hours

Srilanka, Nov. 13 -- The Ceylon teachers service union proposed to the Ministry of Education not to extend the school day until 2:00 PM. This proposal came during a discussion held today between the ... Read More


SJB Member files police complaint against Arachchikattuwa PS Chairman

Srilanka, Nov. 13 -- A Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Pradeshiya Sabha member lodged a complaint with the Police, stating the Chairman of the Arachchikattuwa Pradeshiya Sabha insulted her by saying, "Do... Read More


42 injured following Tissa-Matara road incident

Srilanka, Nov. 13 -- The number of injured following the crash at Hungama on the Tissa-Matara road rose to 42. Police reported that the crash happened when a bus and a tipper truck collided with each... Read More