2024

The tea workforce has reduced by over 50% since the time of privatization, creating a significant labour shortage that impacts both field… The post “New technology only viable option to mitigate labour shortage in plantations” appeared…
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Total amount spent by Govt is Rs. 20 Bn Govt has increased subsidy per farmer to Rs. 25,000 Over 497,000 hectares are… The post Rs.9.5 Bn fertiliser subsidy credited to farmers’ accounts appeared first on DailyNews.
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Unifeeder’s MV. Navios Unite operating the Asia Gulf India (AGI) service recently made her maiden call at the Port of Colombo. To… The post MV. Navios Unite marks maiden call at JCT SLPA appeared first on DailyNews.
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Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government Minister, Dr. Chandana Abeyratne said it has been proposed to hold the 77th National Independence… The post Celebrations will showcase proud history of nation at minimal cost…
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The Sri Lanka plantation sector has suffered in the recent past due to poorly judged and economically unviable decisions by two previous… The post “Ban on Oil Palm, fertiliser hits plantation sector” appeared first on DailyNews.
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Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasuriya has issued an order to Police officers of all ranks and civilian staff of… The post Cops barred from giving hampers, gifts to bosses appeared first on DailyNews.
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Sri Lanka tourism ended the last month of 2024 (December 1 to 29) recording the highest monthly arrival mark of 233,087. The… The post Tourism records highest monthly arrivals in December appeared first on DailyNews.
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Approximately 780 metric tons of rice ordered by the Government reached the island yesterday (30), State Trading Corporation Chairman Ravindra Fernando said.… The post Over 750 MT of imported rice arrived yesterday appeared first on…
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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake offered condolences following the death of former US President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on Sunday, at the… The post President offers condolences appeared first on DailyNews.
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The Police have nabbed 413 persons for drunk driving in a special traffic operation during the 24-hour period ending on December 30.… The post Over 400 nabbed for drunk driving in 24 hours appeared first on DailyNews.
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