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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


Body of suspected murder victim found in Homagama canal

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- The body of a man suspected to have been murdered was found in a canal in the Galagahena area in Pitipana, Homagama, early this morning, the Homagama Headquarters Police said. T... 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


SC sets date for Cyclone Ditwah fundamental rights petition

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- The Supreme Court ordered a fundamental rights petition, which requests a ruling that fundamental human rights were violated through the failure to implement prior plans to minim... Read More


FAO and China launch project to boost sustainable aquaculture

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- A 2 million US dollar project commenced through a partnership between the Food and Agriculture Organization and the Chinese government to bolster sustainable aquaculture in Sri L... Read More


Manufacturing slows, services sector gains pace

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- Sri Lanka's manufacturing and services sectors expanded in June, though the growth momentum cooled down compared to the previous month, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka... Read More


Parliament committee focuses on easing prison congestion

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- Steps to minimise high congestion within the Sri Lankan prison system, elevate administrative efficiency, and implement long-term solutions for prison-related issues were extensi... Read More