Organic vegetable farming successful in Naula, but farmers lament no good price

A group of farmers in Naula of the Matale district have successfully cultivated vegetables such as Knol khol with organic fertilizer. Farmer Y.G. Somapala, 64, says he has reported a bumper crop without any hassle by applying only organic

India’s Adani Group inks deal with its local partner to develop WCT of Colombo Port

India’s Adani Group signed a Built, Operate and Transfer (BOT) agreement with its local partner John Keells Holdings to develop the west container terminal (WCT) of the Colombo Port, It will be a US $ 700 million investment in the sector.

Opposition chants no fuel mantra, but no shortage - Energy Minister

The opposition chants ‘no fuel mantra ‘108 times but there is no such shortage in the country, Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila said

A solar- powered three-wheeler invented by a German national resident in Galle

A solar –powered three-wheeler has been made by an organization called ‘Save Our Sri Lanka ‘founded by German national Ulla Maschberger.

Lotus Tower aglow with gold colour to mark child cancer awareness

The “Lotus Tower” in Colombo joins iconic structures and places in the world such as White House in the US, Niagara falls in Canada and BT Tower in London to be illuminated in gold colour to mark child cancer awareness, a statement from the Sri Lanka College of Oncologists says.

Wholesale rice trading gathers pace after scrapping price regulation

Wholesale trading of rice took place today after the government scrapped the maximum retail prices on different varieties of the product.

Another Marine Drive coming up in Chilaw

Another coastal highway, similar to Colombo Marine Drive, is under development between Nainamadama and Chilaw via Iranawila in the Puttalam district.

Coal barge washed ashore by gusty winds

A barge, filled with coal bound for the Norochcholai power plant, was washed ashore to the Ilanthadiya area of the Puttalam district after being caught in gusty winds. It is a coal barge with a length of 100 feet.

Patients left in the lurch as health workers strike work

Forty four trade unions in the health sector struck work today morning crippling the services at some hospitals including the Colombo National Hospital.

Ruling SLPP General Secretary admits late night deal with New Fortress Energy

Ruling SLPP (Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna) admitted today (September 27) that it had a late night engagement with New Fortress Energy of the United States

Indian PM wants annual disbursement of US $ 3 million from US $ 15 million fund for Buddhist heritage development in Sri Lanka

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has instructed Indian High Commissioner in Colombo Gopal Baglay to take measures to spend at least US $ 3 million annually out of US $ 15 million committed for the development of Buddhist heritage and Hindu temples in Sri Lanka

No more coal power plant – President

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said Sri Lanka’s commitment not to construct any new coal power plant is reflected in its nationally determined contributions to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.

President attends event to mark 20th anniversary of 9/11 attacks in US

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa , who is in the United States , attended the special commemorative event organized in front of the Manhattan Memorial to mark the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks in Washington and New York. T

Champika Ranawaka says Govt on a witch-hunt against him

Samagi Jana Balawegaya(SJB) MP Patali Champika Ranawaka who arrived in the CID (Criminal Investigation Department) today

Sri Lanka starts vaccinating kids

The vaccination of kids aged between 12 and 19, and with long term illnesses, got underway today in the country.

UNP recognizes reduction in daily Covid deaths

The United National Party (UNP) said it recognized the reduction in the number of daily Covid fatalities in the country achieved through restriction of public mobility by the government.

Price hike only for imported milk powder creates market imbalance- MILCO Chairman

Chairman of MILCO (PVT) Ltd Lasantha Biyanka Wickramasinghe, in a video message, said the prices of locally manufactured milk powder brands should also be increased if a price hike were granted for imported ones

President address at UN General Assembly

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in his first address at UN General Assembly says Govt.’s intention is to make SL prosperous to all, regardless of ethnicity, religion or gender

Sri Lankan envoy in New Delhi presents credentials virtually

Sri Lankan High Commissioner to India Milinda Moragoda, appointed with cabinet rank, presented his Letter of Credence to Indian President Shri Ram Nath Kovind yesterday (22) in New Delhi.

Pfizer doses to be administered on pregnant mothers

26,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccines which arrived in Sri Lanka today morning will exclusively be administered on pregnant women who received the Astra Zeneca as their first jabs.

Duminda Silva leaves Welikada Prison, a free man.

The ongoing island-wide travel restrictions will be lifted at 4 a.m on Monday, and be reimposed from 10 pm on June 23 till 4 am on June 25 - Army Commander General Shavendra Silva

The ongoing island-wide travel restrictions will be lifted at 4 a.m on Monday, and be reimposed from 10 pm on June 23 till 4 am on June 25 - Army Commander General Shavendra Silva

The provincial health directors have been instructed to conduct random PCR tests in their respective areas, to review the progress of the travel restrictions.

The Delta Covid-19 variant (B.1.617.2/Indian variant) has been detected for the first time in Colombo.