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…
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Sri Lankan President ready to give up positions to fight against corruption and fraud
Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena says he is ready to give up all his positions and join the people to…
Puttalam among thirteen districts hit by drought as heavy rains lash other regions
The Meteorological Department forecasts heavy showers in the Sabaragamuwa Province and in Kalutara, Galle and Matara districts on Wednesday evening. According…
Thanamalvila farmers take to the streets over ‘broken promises’
A protest was staged by farmers of Thanamalvila, stating that they have not received the drought relief which they were…
Sri Lanka budget keeps to IMF plan but fiscals still weak – Fitch
The global rating agency, Fitch Ratings says Sri Lanka’s budget for 2018 sticks broadly to the targets for fiscal deficit…