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No fertilizer shortage: Govt. confirms surplus stocks
Farmers should not develop unnecessary fear regarding the current fertilizer situation in the country, the Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, Namal Karunaratne stated. The Deputy Minister claimed that there...
Sri Lanka’s workers’ remittances exceed USD 2.2 bln in first three months of 2026
Sri Lanka received USD 814.8 million in workers’ remittances in March 2026, according to the latest figures released by the...
GMOA strike ends; Future course of action to be decided
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) announced that its 48-hour island-wide token strike ends at 8.00 a.m. this morning (11)....
Kabir Hashim appointed SJB Chairman
Member of Parliament (MP) of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), Kabir Hashim, has been appointed as the Chairman of the...
Strict action against individuals who caused damage to Pettah Bus Stand - Dy Minister
Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways Prasanna Gunasena says strict action will be taken against those responsible for causing damages...
Commissioner General of Motor Traffic further remanded
The Commissioner General of Motor Traffic, Kamal Amarasinghe, who was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), has been further...
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