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More lands used in Palaly HSZ released to civilians

LocalTags: Print EditionThe Security Force Headquarters, Jaffna in conformity with Presidential directives formally released 80.14 acres of non-governmental land, hitherto being used by the Army for security purposes to the Jaffna District…

Over 66,000 MTs of paddy to be purchased through DSs, DSs – Minister

LocalTags: Print EditionAgriculture Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said that the Government decided to purchase over 66,000 Metric Tons of paddy through District Secretaries (DSs) and Divisional Secretaries (DSs) instead of the Paddy Marketing…

US$ 455 Mn earned from local spice exports last year

LocalAsela KuruluwanshaTags: Print EditionDirector of the Agri Export Department (Development) Janaka Lindara said that USD 455 million had been earned last year by exporting local spices. He said that this income has been earned through…

Bangladesh Foreign Minister met Prime Minister

LocalTags: Print EditionForeign Minister Dr. AK Abdul Momen is on a two-day visit to Colombo upon invitation from Sri Lankan Foreign Minister MUM Ali Sabry to participate in the celebration of 75th Independence Day of Sri Lanka as “Honoured…

More lands used for security purposes in Palaly HSZ released to civilians

LocalTags: Print EditionThe Security Force HQ-Jaffna (SFHQ-J) in conformity with Presidential directives formally released 80.14 acres of non-governmental land, hitherto being used by the Army for security purposes to the Jaffna District…

Banking sector rally persists: Turnover hits a 1 ½-month high

LocalTags: Print EditionBourse closed the week on a positive note while recording an intraday gain of 156 points and a 1 ½-month high turnover of LKR 4.2Bn. Optimistic Investor sentiment was largely on the back of progression of debt…

Japanese grant to Police

LocalTags: Print EditionThrough a Japanese Government grant, 150 motorcycles, 74 vehicles & 115 pieces of search equipment were handed over to the Sri Lanka Police by the Japanese State Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr. Takei Syunsuke at…

US President extends warm wishes to Sri Lanka on its 75th Anniversary of Independence

LocalTags: Print EditionUS President Joseph R. Biden, in a warmly worded letter of felicitation, conveyed his best wishes to President Ranil Wickremesinghe and the people of Sri Lanka on the occasion of the 75th Anniversary of Sri Lankan…

Japanese Minister praises Sri Lanka

LocalTags: Print EditionJapanese State Minister for Foreign Affairs Takei Shunsuke called on Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena today (03) at the Temple Trees to discuss cooperation between the two countries and areas of possible future…