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Farmers report bumper maize harvest

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- Farmers in the Monaragala district report a very successful maize harvest for the 2025 Maha season. Harvesting is currently proceeding rapidly in areas such as Buttala, Monaraga... Read More


Uva revenue hits record Rs 4bn in 2025

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- Overall revenue for the Uva Provincial Council in 2025 reached a record level of 4 billion rupees, exceeding expected targets, according to Uva Province Deputy Chief Secretary (F... Read More


Two sentenced to death over shooting

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- Balapitiya High Court Judge Ruchira Weliwatta ordered the death penalty yesterday (17) for two individuals accused of shooting a relative following a private dispute. The defend... Read More


SLPP, Maha Janahanda hold talks on opposition unity

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- Representatives of the Maha Janahanda organisation met with Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser and Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa today (18) with the aim... Read More


Mother dies following house fire

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- A 26-year-old mother receiving treatment for severe burn injuries following a house fire in the Namandiya new village in Buttala passed away this morning (18). The deceased woma... Read More


Two brothers in 'lawyer killing' remanded

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- Two brothers arrested for aiding and abetting the shooting of a lawyer and his wife in the Akuregoda area were remanded until the 4th of next month. The order was issued by Kadu... Read More


Religious ceremony marks 15 years of Sri Maha Bodhi sapling in Philippines

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- A special religious ceremony was held today to mark the 15th anniversary of the planting of a sacred sapling of the Sri Maha Bodhi in the Philippines. The observance coincided w... Read More


100th Ocean Strainer unit installed near the Wellawatte Canal

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- A major milestone in Sri Lanka's efforts to combat marine pollution was marked today with the installation of the 100th Ocean Strainer floating barrier near the Wellawatte Canal,... Read More


Emergency water distribution planned after main line failure

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board states that they are ready to distribute drinking water via bowsers to public places based on requests and requirements following an ... Read More


Former Deputy Secretary General of Parliament files writ application

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- Chaminda Kularatne, the former Deputy Secretary General of Parliament, has filed a writ application before the Court of Appeal. He is seeking an order to invalidate the decision... Read More