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MP Namal Rajapakse demands immediate fair price for paddy farmers

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- Opposition MP and Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser Namal Rajapaksa called on the government to immediately provide a fair price for paddy farmers' harvests, c... Read More


UNDP to focus on jobs, reforms and growth in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) is beginning the design of its next five-year Country Program for Sri Lanka, with employment creation, economic prosperity, and faste... Read More


IAJ calls on Sri Lanka to reconsider proposed extension of judges' retirement age

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- The International Association of Judges (IAJ) called on the Government of Sri Lanka to reconsider its proposed legislation to extend the retirement age of the judges of the Suprem... Read More


Fishing, naval communities warned of rough seas

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- Naval and fishing communities are advised not to sail in the sea areas from Puttalam to Potuvil until further notice due to strong winds and rough seas. The Department of Meteoro... Read More


Bail granted to 25 suspects in illegal gem mining incident

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- Horana Magistrate Lakmini Vidanagamage ordered the release of 25 suspects held in remand custody regarding the illegal gem mining incident in the Wagawatta area of Kaluganga on Au... Read More


New Child Rights Bill moves forward after Cabinet approval

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- Cabinet approved a proposal to fast-track the drafting of a new Child Rights Bill aimed at strengthening the protection and welfare of children in Sri Lanka. The proposed legisla... Read More


Expressway seat belt grace period extended until September 19

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- Cabinet approval was granted to amend the Motor Traffic (Expressways) Regulations No. 2 of 2011, aiming to minimise the number of deaths and injuries caused by road crashes occurr... Read More


VETA innovations hailed for driving farm productivity

DODOMA, Aug. 4 -- THE Vocational Education and Training Authority (VETA) has been commended for developing locally made technologies and products that are helping farmers and livestock keepers increas... Read More


WMA moves to protect Tanzanian farmers with accurate weighing instruments for agricultural value chain

DODOMA, Aug. 4 -- THE Weights and Measures Agency (WMA) has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting farmers by ensuring the accuracy of weighing and measuring instruments used throughout the agricultu... Read More


Can local innovation replace imported classroom tech, transform completely?

RUSSIA, Aug. 4 -- INSIDE a brightly lit classroom, pupils gather around a miniature solar system. At the flick of a switch, planets begin revolving around the sun while the Earth rotates on its axis, ... Read More