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Government to open cannabis cultivation project to local investors

Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- The government plans to offer local investors the opportunity to participate in the country's cannabis cultivation project, which has so far been limited to foreign companies, Dep... Read More


Over 100,000 houses built with mud, rocks, and thatched with Palmyra leaves, cadjan or straw

Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- The DCS in the 2024 Housing Preliminary report says that 2.8 per cent, or 168,000 of the total occupied housing units, have their walls made out of mud and stones, which can often... Read More


Former Finance Secretary Charitha Ratwatte arrested

Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- Former Secretary to the Ministry of Finance and Senior Advisor to the former Prime Minister, Charitha Ratwatte, was arrested today by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of ... Read More


Soldier killed, three injured in brick-wall collapse

Manila, Nov. 4 -- An army soldier was killed and three others injured when a brick-wall of an abandoned building at 59th Brigade Camp at Mulliyaweli in Mullaitivu collapsed on them. Police said the d... Read More


Update: Businessman killed in Ambalangoda shooting

Manila, Nov. 4 -- A businessman who was injured in a shooting near the Ambalangoda Urban Council premises this morning (4) has succumbed to his injuries. Police said the shooting occurred at around 1... Read More


TPA will not participate in the joint opposition rally: Mano

Manila, Nov. 4 -- The Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) will not participate in the joint opposition rally which is to be held in Nugegoda on November 21, its leader Mano Ganesan said. However, MP Ga... Read More


Life threats to MP Adaikkalanathan, complaint lodged with Jaffna Police

Manila, Nov. 4 -- Member of Parliament Selvam Adaikkalanathan has lodged a complaint with the Jaffna Police, stating that he has received death threats. According to his complaint made today, the MP ... Read More


Tamil Nadu CM urges Jaishankar to ensure release of detained fishermen in Sri Lanka

Manila, Nov. 4 -- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin wrote a letter to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, urging him to initiate immediate diplomatic efforts with the Sri Lankan Government to se... Read More


Tickets to go on sale for ODI series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka from Tuesday

Manila, Nov. 4 -- Tickets available at lowest price of PKR 200; Online tickets for the series will be available from 12pm PST at pcb.tcs.com.pk Up to five tickets can be purchased on one Identity Card... Read More


Sajith Premadasa meets Indian Finance Minister in New Delhi

Manila, Nov. 4 -- Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa met India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at the Ministry of Finance in New Delhi for discussions on deepening bilateral economic coop... Read More