Rs. 10 billion allocated in the budget for future elections – State Minister Siyambalapitiya

(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – State Minister for Plantations, Enterprise Reforms and Finance, Ranjith Siyambalapitiya, has announced that a dedicated allocation of Rs. 10 billion has been reserved for potential future elections. This provision, while not explicitly outlined in the budget proposals, has been included in the estimates.

"Rs. 10 billion allocated in the budget for future elections – State Minister Siyambalapitiya"

6,000 Paddy Farmers to be Trained on Sustainable Cultivation with FAO and EU Suppor

(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) together with the Department of Agriculture and the Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka with funding from the European Union (EU) recently launched a Farmer Field Schools Programme to train 6,000 smallholder paddy farmers across four key rice-growing districts on sustainable approaches to paddy cultivation.

"6,000 Paddy Farmers to be Trained on Sustainable Cultivation with FAO and EU Suppor"

Australia trounce India to win sixth ICC Cricket World Cup title

(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Australia produced a magnificent performance to beat India in the final to win the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023. The majority of a packed and partisan crowd arrived at the Narendra Modi Stadium hoping to see the host nation end their decade-long wait for a major ICC trophy win. But it was Australia who delivered on the day. The Australian bowling attack combined to turn the screw after a fast-paced…

"Australia trounce India to win sixth ICC Cricket World Cup title"

President addresses second Voice of Global South Summit

(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – In a virtual address during the Leader’s Session of the Second Voice of Global South Summit, President Ranil Wickremesinghe expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the invitation, acknowledging India’s pivotal role in organizing the event.

"President addresses second Voice of Global South Summit"