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Agriculture Minister moots long term measure to prevent crop damage by wild animals
LOCAL

Agriculture Minister moots long term measure to prevent crop damage by wild animals

Minister of Agriculture Mahinda Amaraweera says around 30% to 35% of the food crops – vegetables and fruits grown by…

byFaraz Shauketaly21/05/2018
Australia bushfire: Dozens of buildings feared lost in Tathra
WORLD

Australia bushfire: Dozens of buildings feared lost in Tathra

More than 70 homes and buildings are feared to have been destroyed in a bushfire in Australia, authorities say. The…

byFaraz Shauketaly19/03/2018
Several houses destroyed in Hatton fire
LOCAL

Several houses destroyed in Hatton fire

A fire broke out at a row of line houses in Welioya, Hatton Three estate houses were destroyed in the…

byFaraz Shauketaly16/11/2017
Shops destroyed in Divulapitiya blaze
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Shops destroyed in Divulapitiya blaze

A fire engulfed several shops in the town of Divulapitiya on Sunday night. According to the police, two shops selling…

byFaraz Shauketaly13/11/201716/11/2017
Thousands affected by Jaffna floods – over 150 houses destroyed
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Thousands affected by Jaffna floods – over 150 houses destroyed

The Department of Meteorology says that thousands are being affected by floods which are prevalent in the Jaffna District. The…

byFaraz Shauketaly12/11/2017

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