Tea production in July recorded a drop of 1.83 million kg totalling 21.36 million kg compared to last year figures, Forbes and Walker market report stated.
All elevations except for the Low Grown elevation showed a decline in comparison with the corresponding month of 2024.
The January – July 2025 cumulative production totalled 157.12 million kg recording an increase of 5.97 million kg compared to 151.15 million kg for the same period last year. (SD)
Former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte passed away today while receiving treatment at a private hospital in Colombo, his family said. He was 57. Recently, he was admitted to hospital following an illness.
Among the top news stories reported today were the passing away of former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte, questioning of NPP Leader Wimal Weerawansa by the CID over the remarks he made about the Easter Sunday attack investigations and a protest march held in Borella calling an end to Israel’s continued bombardment of Gaza.
Two persons reportedly involved in the murder of a resident in Peradeniya following a dispute over a chocolate worth 10 cents has been remanded by the Magistrate when Peradeniya Police produced them in court.
Hundreds of local and foreign tourists have been taken for a ride with Artificial intelligence (AI) generated images that the Nine Arch Bridge has been illuminated, encouraging night time visitors.
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