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Air rifles to be issued to farmers to control macaque monkeys

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- The Department of Agriculture has decided to issue air rifles to farmers to protect cultivated land from macaque monkeys, and giant squirrels. Anuradhapura District Director of ... Read More


More than 5,000 suspects arrested for drug trafficking released on bail, 250 remain in custody

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- Out of more than 5,000 suspects arrested for drug trafficking, only around 250 have been remanded in custody by the courts, while the remainder have been released on bail, Public... Read More


Some state institutions will be reactivated with private sector assistance: Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- A group of state institutions, including the Kahatagaha Mines, Lanka Mineral Sands and Laksala, will be reactivated with the assistance of the private sector, Deputy Minister of ... Read More


MP Mohammed Faizal denies allegation of death threats

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- MP Mohammed Faizal in Parliament today denied the allegation by MP Ramanathan Archuna that he had threatened the latter with death. "I never threatened MP Ramanathan with death... Read More


Farmers, consumers hit by inaccurate crop data from Agriculture Dept.

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- Sri Lanka's farmers and consumers are facing serious difficulties due to inaccurate data and forecasts issued by the Department of Agriculture, Chairman of the National Farmers' ... Read More


Kaudulla safari ticket scam: 10 Jeeps seized, wildlife officers suspended

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- A major ticket fraud operation involving safari jeeps at the Kaudulla National Park has been uncovered, leading to the arrest of several individuals and the seizure of 10 jeeps, ... Read More


SJB suspends membership of candidate arrested in major drug bust

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- Opposition and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) leader Sajith Premadasa said that the party has suspended the membership of a local council candidate arrested in connection with a la... Read More


Police remove loudspeakers near Nugegoda exam venue

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- Several loudspeakers placed around Ananda Samarakoon Open Air Theatre in Nugegoda have been removed by the police, following concerns that the noise could negatively affect stude... Read More


Three killed after 5.7 magnitude quake in Bangladesh

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- At least three people were killed and several injured after a magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Bangladesh today. Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Dai... Read More


Sri Lanka targets 4.2 billion coconuts in 2026

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- Sri Lanka's coconut sector is aiming for a major boost in its annual yield, targeting 4.2 billion high-grade coconuts as part of its production goals. Coconut Cultivation Board ... Read More