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More funds for 2025 Yala paddy purchases

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September 17, 2025

PMB spends Rs. 5.28 b from Rs. 6 b allocation to purchase 43,891 tons of Yala paddy across 16 districts Procurement focuses on Pollonnaruwa, Anuradhapura, and Trincomalee, where 79% of 2.2 m ton Yala harvest is complete Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa says SME mill loan scheme supports paddy collection, boosting participation during this season Notes Govt. mulls importing 40,000 tons of Keeri Samba or alternative variety amid shortage

- CHARUMINI DE SILVA

More funds for 2025 Yala paddy purchases

IN a bid to facilitate continued purchases of paddy at the Government's fixed price, the Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday approved additional provisions for the program.

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CID handles over 20,000 investigations – Dr. Jayatissa

Ensures investigations progressing steadily after several individuals linked to underworld networks arrested Govt. accuses those involved not only murderers and shooters, but also those who gave them political shelter and directives

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October 11, 2025

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SJB, UNP to form joint platform – Sajith

THE Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has decided to politically collaborate with the United National Party (UNP) under a joint political program, led and guided by the SJB.

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October 11, 2025

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Health Minister visits LAUGFS Life Sciences' state-of-the-art LVP pharmaceutical facility

HEALTH and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa recently undertook an observational visit to the state-of-the-art sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing facility of LAUGFS Life Sciences Ltd., located within the Board of Investment (BOI) Export Processing Zone, Koggala. This visit reflects the company's commitment to strengthening Sri Lanka's healthcare system through world-class local manufacturing.

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October 11, 2025

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From homegrown talent to international diplomacy: CA Sri Lanka's 46th National Conference concludes on inspiring note

THE 46th National Conference of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) culminated in a powerful finale yesterday, charting the uprise of homegrown talent onto the global stage and the elevation of Sri Lanka's strategic international role.

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October 11, 2025

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EngEx 2025 powered by SLT-MOBITEL celebrates next generation of engineers and innovators

ENGEX 2025 powered by SLT-MOBITEL celebrating engineering excellence, concluded recently.

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October 11, 2025

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SL Army promotes 7,979 NCOs marking 76th anniversary

CELEBRATING the 76th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Army, a total of 7,979 Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) have been promoted in recognition of their dedicated service and commitment, the SLA media Spokesman Brig. W.S. Gamage said.

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October 11, 2025

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UN team, Sri Lanka leaders discuss electoral reform support

A visiting team from the UN Technical Electoral Needs Assessment Mission held discussions with key political leaders, including Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, to explore ways of supporting Sri Lanka's efforts to strengthen its electoral framework.

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1 min

October 11, 2025

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What to do about Online Safety Act?

MOST important question is what the Government wants to do.

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3 mins

October 10, 2025

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Chief Selector says SL’s biggest drawback is lack of consistency

7-4 combination is the way forward in upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup says Chief Cricket Selector Upul Tharanga

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3 mins

October 10, 2025

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Geoffrey Bawa Trust reveals re-designed design store

THE Geoffrey Bawa Trust has announced the much anticipated opening of the Bawa Design Store on Saturday, 11 October.

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October 10, 2025

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