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Kap planting ceremonies held at the four devalayas in Kandy

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Kandy Esala Perahera festivities begin today

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Allowances for disabled, low-income earners will continue as before

The Government has decided to allocate provisions for providing the allowance for disabled and low-income people in the same...

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New department to develop cinnamon exports

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Prime Minister chief guest at China-South Asia Expo in Kunming

Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena arrived at Kunming International Airport yesterday morning (15) to commence 4-day visit to...

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Government re-acquires 1,200 acres of Hambantota Oil Refinery

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday cancelled the agreement between the Board of Investment and Hambantota Oil Refinery (Pvt...

Free Solar power for 25,000 low-income families

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According to the ranking of the top microbiologists in China, two Sri Lankan scientists have been ranked the 11th and 15th...