July 17, 2024
Pravbashini Deshabandu
An initiative is in progress to empower 1.2 million impoverished families, including those facing extreme poverty
January 30, 2024Job opportunities are in Japan for 10,000 individuals who pass the Language Proficiency Test – State Minister of Social Empowerment Anupa Pasqual.
Bumper rice harvest! Self-sufficiency means no imports this year
January 29, 2024In a significant milestone for Sri Lanka’s agricultural sector, Minister of Agriculture and Plantation Industries Mahinda Amaraweera has announced that the country is now self-sufficient in rice production. This means that Sri Lanka is not expected to import any rice in 2024, a remarkable achievement that promises greater food security and economic independence.
Seychelles Coast Guard rescues lost fishing vessel “Lorenzo Putha 4” in the Arabian Sea
January 29, 2024The government received notification that the vessel “Lorenzo Putha 4” previously lost in the Arabian Sea, has been successfully rescued by the Seychelles Coast Guard.
Today’s weather forecast
January 29, 2024Showers will occur at times in Eastern and Uva provinces and in Polonnaruwa, Matale and Nuwara-Eliya districts.
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