Fish production will increase due to restoration of lagoons
Minister of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development Mahinda Amaraweera said allocation of Rs. 1 billion for de-sedimentation and restoration of…
Category: LOCAL
Infant allegedly drowned by unidentified group in Kataragama
A two-month old infant has been allegedly killed by drowning in Manikpura, Kataragama. According to the police, a group of…
No shortcomings, no fraud in the gazette notification, Minister says
There are no shortcomings or fraud in the Gazette notification issued regarding the local government delimitations, the Minister of Provincial…
PM says must win all 2018 local elections to make Sri Lanka a high income country
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe says the Government’s aim is to make Sri Lanka a high income country providing better employment…
Police nab two on a motorcycle carrying swords in Chavakachcheri
The Chavakachcheri police early this morning arrested two individuals on a motorcycle carrying swords. The suspects were arrested at Mattuwil-…
Major water project benefits 770, 000 people in North, NWP, NCP
The first phase of a huge water management project was launched for farmers in the dry zone recently. Anuradhapura Government…
Showers will continue – Met. Department
Showery and cloudy conditions over the island and surrounding sea areas will continue further, due to the low level atmospheric…
Only 300 Yala Safari jeeps allowed per day
The decision to increase the number of jeeps entering the Yala National sanctuary has been changed, Wildlife Minister Gamini Jayawickrema…
UNP to hold special meeting over LG Polls
A special meeting of the United National Party, to discuss local government polls, will be held today, November 27. The…
Luxury vehicle owners given grace period on tax concession
The grace period granted to luxury vehicle owners on tax concessions will end on November 30. According to the Commissioner…