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Fertiliser shortages threaten to wither Sri Lanka's plantation sector output

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- Rising prices and limited fertiliser availability are causing deep concern for the Planters' Association of Ceylon (PA) as the Middle East crisis escalates. Shipping traffic thr... Read More


No-confidence motion against Energy Minister today

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- The no-confidence motion against Energy Minister Kumara Jayakodi regarding the importation of low-quality coal comes up for debate in Parliament today (10). Opposition parties ... Read More


Investigation launched into student's death following clash

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- A 19-year-old resident of Nikadalupotha, Wellawa, was found dead at a hotel on Moragahahena Road within the Homagama police division last night (09). Investigations initiated b... Read More


Afternoon thundershowers expected today

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, and Uva provinces, as well as the Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts after 2:00 PM to... Read More


Energy Minister must resign immediately if mandate is respected

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- The Energy Minister should step down immediately if the public mandate is respected, and the government must not defend him, stated Samagi Jana Balawegaya Kalutara District MP A... Read More


Parliament entry road closed due to protests

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- Police closed the entrance road to Parliament following a protest involving Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Members of Parliament and others. A demonstration demanding the resigna... Read More


Three students arrested following fatal clash

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- Three students were taken into police custody in connection with a conflict that broke out among a group of students from a private university in Homagama. The death occurred f... Read More


Resignation of Energy Minister demanded at Polduwa protest

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- A protest demanding the resignation of Energy Minister Kumara Jayakodi is currently taking place near the Parliament entrance at Polduwa intersection. The Joint Opposition orga... Read More


Suspect escapes Matugama police cell

Sri Lanka, April 9 -- A 29-year-old suspect detained in a cell at the Matugama Headquarters Police Station escaped by suddenly pushing the door open as the duty sergeant was unlocking it, according to... Read More


Strick legal action against drunk drivers during festive season

Sri Lanka, April 9 -- Law will be strictly enforced against drivers operating vehicles under the influence of alcohol during the festive season, Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of Traffic... Read More