A farmer who was unable to sell his produce has destroyed 10,000 kilos of pumpkins which were cultivated with a view to earn a profit during the Avurudu season.
The farmer who hails from the Moragolla, Galewela area cultivated five acres of pumpkins this year.
However, he told local media that he was forced to destroy the crop since he could not sell them despite engaging in several attempts to do so.
It is reported that producers are finding it difficult to sell a kilogram of pumpkin even at a minimum of Rs 10 at the Dambulla Economic Centre.
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
The UK government has unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries which allows for more garments manufactured in Sri Lanka to enter the UK tariff-free.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
Ajith Gallage, the owner of a Bird Park in Nagarawawa, Hambantota, has been remanded over allegations of concealing illegally imported motorcycles, in a warehouse owned by him.
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