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Agriculture Ministry Secretary Prof. Udith Jayasinghe yesterday stated that the measures have already been taken to provide eco-friendly compost, solid fertilizer, potassium chloride and nano nitrogen to farmers who are preparing for…

The Natural Hazards Early Warning Center has issued a warning of severe lightning to several provinces. According to the warning, "thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in Central,…

The vaccination of children between 16 and 17 years will commence countrywide from today onwards (22). Health Services Director-General Dr.Asela Gunawardena said the Principals, Zonal Directors of Education and the District Health…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the International Airport in Kushinagar, UP, today (20) on the auspicious Vap Poya Day. The airport is aimed at boosting tourism on the Buddhist circuit, as the ancient city of Kushinagar…

WorldA man (center) is reunited with his family outside Insein Prison, Myanmar following his release.Tags: Print EditionMYANMAR: Newly released anti-coup protesters in Myanmar were reunited with their families outside a Yangon prison…

The Geological Survey and Mines Bureau (GMSB) has launched a program aimed at generating $ 200 million in revenue by 2022, according to the GSMB top management. Environment Minister Mahinda Amaraweera at the GMSB's progress review…

WorldTaliban Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani hugs a relative of a suicide bomber at a ceremony in Kabul.Tags: Print EditionAFGHANISTAN: The Taliban’s “Interior Minister”, Sirajuddin Haqqani, a UN-designated terrorist for whom the…

The existing Inter-provincial travel restrictions will continue till October 31, as per the directive of the President , said the Army Commander General Shavendra Silva.

WorldTags: Print EditionBELGIUM: The World Health Organization-led programme to ensure poorer countries get fair access to COVID-19 vaccines, tests and treatments aim to secure antiviral drugs for patients with mild symptoms for as…

Vehicular movement will be restricted at the Kohuwala Junction on the Piliyandala – Colombo main road for two months from tomorrow (21), the Road Development Authority (RDA) said. The RDA said that the restriction will be…