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Compressed biogas from cow dung drives India's clean energy push

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- Cow dung is emerging as a valuable source of clean energy through the production of compressed biogas (CBG), a renewable fuel that can replace conventional fossil fuels such as p... Read More


Public trust in government may decline, Dinana Dakuna warns

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- The current government is intoxicated by dictatorial tools, and this public opinion reflects a betrayal of democratic aspirations, the Dinana Dakuna organisation says. The organ... Read More


Ceylon tea villages initiative launched

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- A national program aimed at exports commenced yesterday (15) to establish 144 tea villages across the island under the name 'Ceylon Tea Village'. Sri Lanka expects to increase i... Read More


Kurunegala car fire video sparks police inquiry

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- A video depicting a burning car and a student walking near it is currently circulating on social media. The Police Media Division issued a statement noting that the video includ... Read More


Delft, Analaitivu and Nainativu to become green energy islands

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake instructs to promote Delft, Analaitivu and Nainativu as green energy islands President Anura Kumara Dissanayake instructed to promote the isla... Read More


PM Harini conveys Sri Lanka's condolences to Qatar's Amir over former leader's passing

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya yesterday (15) met with the current Amir of Qatar to express the condolences of the Sri Lankan government and its people over the demise of t... Read More


Integrity Week announced under Clean Sri Lanka initiative

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- July 27 to 31 stands declared as Integrity Week to implement the national mission "An Honest Culture - A Clean Sri Lanka" aimed at creating an upright public service. A circular... Read More


Peliyagoda Police torture case fixed for October 12

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- The trial against four police officers, including the former Officer in Charge of the Peliyagoda Police Station, for allegedly assaulting and torturing a law student inside the p... Read More


Pharmacy owner fined for altering medicine prices

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- A pharmacy owner was fined Rs. 10,000 today (16) for displaying medicines for sale with their marked prices crossed out. Colombo Additional Magistrate H. D. Darshima Premaratne ... Read More


Two traders fined for selling Keeri Samba rice at high prices

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- A fine of Rs.200,000 was imposed on two defendants who pleaded guilty to selling local Keeri Samba rice at prices higher than the fixed rate. Colombo Additional Magistrate Darsh... Read More