120 MW Wind Power Plant to Be Built in Sampur with Indian Assistance
A 120 MW wind power plant is set to be constructed in Sampur with financial assistance from India. The project
High Temperatures and Pests Worsen Sri Lanka’s Coconut Shortage
Sri Lanka’s ongoing coconut shortage has been exacerbated by high temperatures during the first three months of this year and
Showers and Thunderstorms Expected in Several Provinces
The Meteorology Department forecasts showers or thundershowers at times in the Eastern Province, while other areas may experience similar conditions
Sri Lanka Customs Flags Defective Imported Rice Shipments
Sri Lanka Customs has detected significant defects in recent rice imports, including weevils (Gullo) in 50,000 kg and issues with
200,000 Acres of Cultivated Land Damaged Due to Adverse Weather
The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board has reported that nearly 200,000 acres of cultivated land have been damaged as a
Electricity Tariff Revision Study Underway; Public Consultation to Begin on December 17
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced that studies related to electricity tariff revisions have commenced. The
Sri Lankan Migrant Workers Surpass 300,000 in 2024
The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) reports that the number of Sri Lankan migrant workers who traveled overseas
CIABOC Launches Investigation into 6,000 Fraudulently Registered Vehicles
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has initiated an investigation into nearly 6,000 vehicles in Sri
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to Expand Initiatives in Sri Lanka
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has pledged to expand its support for Sri Lanka by providing financial and technical
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to begin his three-day India visit from December 15
(Sri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. | Photo Credit: AFP) Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will visit India from December 15