Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation K. D. Lalkantha stated that the government will consider farmers proposals on introducing a guaranteed price for maize based on production costs, government intervention in purchasing harvests and establishing an appropriate mechanism for the process. MORE..
26 Nov 2025 (9:53 PM)
A fire spread across multiple high-rise apartment buildings in a Hong Kong housing complex on Wednesday, killing 13 people and leaving others trapped inside, authorities said. MORE..
26 Nov 2025 (8:30 PM)
The President stated that the advancement of cinema contributes to the spiritual and cultural development of a country s citizens and that while safeguarding the domestic film industry, Sri Lankan audiences must be given the opportunity to watch international film productions. MORE..
26 Nov 2025 (11:31 PM)
The Department of Irrigation has issued a warning of a potential flood situation in low-lying areas along Kumbukkan Oya Basin. MORE..
26 Nov 2025 (7:43 PM)
The Polonnaruwa District Disaster Management Unit has closed the Somawathiya-Sungavila main road from 4.00 p.m. today (26) due to inundation following the overflowing of the Mahaweli River caused by the prevailing heavy rainfall experienced in the Polonnaruwa District. MORE..
26 Nov 2025 (8:13 PM)
The Department of Irrigation has issued a warning of a potential flood situation within the next 48 hours in several areas surrounding the Mahaweli River Basin. MORE..
26 Nov 2025 (5:04 PM)