Sri Lanka to impose a levy of Rs. 40 on imported potatoes to protect local farmer
The Government has decided to impose a tax of Rs 40 per kilogram of imported potatoes so that local potato…
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Tamil extremists make statements for political needs – Amaraweera
Necessary steps have already been implemented to prevent the resurgence of terrorism in the country, says the Minister of Agriculture…
Speaker to inform UPFA’s decision on Opposition Leader post today at party leaders’ meeting
The General Secretary of the United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) Minister Mahinda Amaraweera has handed over the letter on party’s…
UPFA to decide on Opposition Leader post tomorrow, UNP says cannot appoint a JO member to the post
General Secretary to the United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) Minister Mahinda Amaraweera says, the request made by some party members…
‘Thousand Tanks – Thousands Villages’ development program to provide irrigation water to cultivate both seasons
Minister of Agriculture Mahinda Amaraweera says that steps will be taken to renovate the abandoned water reservoirs in the country…
Farmers using organic fertilizer to get Rs. 18000 subsidy for hectare
The Ministry of Agriculture has decided to provide a fertilizer subsidy of Rs. 18,000 per hectare for the farmers using…
Sri Lanka introduces ‘jumbo peanuts’ to curtail imports of groundnut
Although Sri Lanka is growing its own peanuts, the quantities are not sufficient to meet the requirement and the government…
Sri Lanka introduces new variety of rice to help prevent diabetes
As diabetes has become a major health problem, Sri Lanka is focusing attention on ways to prevent the disease and…
No move in SLFP to leave unity govt.
UPFA General Secretary, Minister Mahinda Amaraweera says that reports about the President wanting a decision taken within seven days on…
SLFP’s Angajan proposed to post of Deputy Speaker
The SLFP has reportedly requested permission from SLFP Leader, President Maithripala Sirisena to appoint SLFP national list MP Angajan Ramanathan…