The government has decided to increase the purchasing price of a kilogram of paddy by Rs 5.
Accordingly, the existing price for purchasing paddy which stands at Rs 41 will be increased upto Rs 46. Agriculture Minister P. Harrison said addressing the media today (Aug 11)
Meanwhile, the purchasing price of a kilo of Nadu rice has been increased from Rs 38 to Rs 43.
A Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 helicopter belonging to the No. 72 squadron has crashed into the Madhuru Oya reservoir this morning, Air FOrce Media Spokesman Eranda Geeganage said.
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In its first electoral test since taking power, the ruling National People’s Power (NPP) fell short of expectations, winning only around 40 % of the national vote in Tuesday’s local government election and falling short of enough seats to gain control of the majority of councils.
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