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'Ceylon Tea Villages' project to empower tea smallholders across 14 districts

Sri Lanka, July 10 -- The national launch of the "Ceylon Tea Villages" initiative, a major programme aimed at establishing 500 tea villages to support the future growth of Sri Lanka's tea industry, wi... Read More


Vessel Monitoring Systems (VMS) for 1,500 vessels at State expense

Sri Lanka, July 9 -- The Government has approved the installation of Vessel Monitoring Systems (VMS) on 1,500 fishing vessels at State expense to strengthen maritime surveillance and curb illegal acti... Read More


Indian Police bust attempt to smuggle 120 racing pigeons to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, July 9 -- In a first-of-its-kind seizure, 120 pigeons allegedly meant to be smuggled to Sri Lanka by sea from India were seized from a car that was intercepted near the Pamban North Fishing... Read More


New fare policy structure for buses, three wheelers, school vans and office vans

Sri Lanka, July 9 -- Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Minister Bimal Ratnayake yesterday announced in Parliament that new fare policy mechanism for buses, three wheelers, school vans and ... Read More


Work begins to clear major elephant corridors in Anuradhapura District

Sri Lanka, July 9 -- A special discussion was held yesterday (8) in Parliament about future measures to clear traditional elephant corridors that connect sanctuaries and forest zones across Mahakanada... Read More


Budget 2027 focus on lasting solutions to public's drinking water issues

Sri Lanka, July 9 -- President instructs officials to expedite resettlement of war-displaced people Housing assistance programme for partially constructed homes of low-income families President Anur... Read More


Integrated, family-centric programme vital to eradicate poverty - President

Sri Lanka, July 9 -- A pre-budget discussion regarding the review of projects implemented under the budgetary allocations for 2026 for the Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment ... Read More


BASL urges to implement lasting reforms to prison and criminal justice systems

Sri Lanka, July 9 -- The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) while expressing its profound concern regarding the tragic incidents that occurred at Negombo Prison called upon the relevant authorities t... Read More


Higher Ordination of Marapana Siri Sujathawansa Thera

Sri Lanka, July 9 -- The Higher Ordination (Upasampada) ceremony of Ven. Marapana Siri Sujathawansa Thera, a student monk of the Vidyodaya Pirivena in Maligakanda, Colombo, will be held on Saturday (1... Read More


New Director General for Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority

Sri Lanka, July 9 -- Eng. Rohana Randombage assumed duties yesterday (08) as the Director General of Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority (SLSEA). The Chairman (SLSEA) Prof. Wijendra Bandara and off... Read More