Cabinet approves Rs. 30,000 per hectare fertiliser subsidy for paddy
The Cabinet has approved a fertiliser subsidy of Rs. 30,000 per hectare for paddy farmers in the 2026/27 Maha season, with about Rs. 16 billion allocated.
World Bank lowers Sri Lanka crisis poverty estimate to 20.7 percent
The World Bank has revised its Sri Lanka poverty estimates using Labour Force Survey data, but says about two million people still…
Cabinet approves rules on indigenous livelihoods in protected areas
The Cabinet has approved regulations to let registered indigenous communities carry out designated livelihood activities in protected areas under the Wildlife and…
Trincomalee prison official arrested over alleged Rs. 1.235 million bribe
The Bribery Commission has arrested the Assistant Superintendent of Trincomalee Remand Prison over an alleged Rs. 1,235,000 bribe from a food supplier.
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Prevention of Organised Crimes Bill gazetted with wider police powers
The government has gazetted a Prevention of Organised Crimes Bill that would widen police powers to investigate and prosecute organised criminal groups.
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CPC says fuel prices will hold until end of October
Ceylon Petroleum Corporation Chairman D.J. Rajakaruna said fuel prices can stay unchanged until the end of October and stocks are secure.
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Rumesh Tharanga nominated for Men’s World Athlete of the Year
Javelin thrower Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage is a nominee for the 2026 Men's World Athlete of the Year, with public voting open until…
World & Diaspora
More World & DiasporaAI data work opens jobs for women in Kerala
Women in Kerala, India, are finding jobs labelling data used to train artificial intelligence, though rural workers still face limited options.