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CAASL successfully hosts 8th EASA-International Cooperation Forum in first time

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2 years ago

2024/03/24

Director General of Civil Aviation, Air Vice Marshal Sagara Kotakadeniya (Retd.) addressing the International Cooperation Forum

Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) and the European Safety Agency (EASA) successfully organized the Eighth International Cooperation Forum (ICF) from 19th to 21st of March 2024 at the Hilton, Colombo in first time.

There were over 100 foreign & local participants from the European Union, Africa, Asia Pacific and from other parts of the world involved in Aviation.

Luc Tytgat Acting Director EASA and. Maria Nieves Director- Strategy & Safety Management opened the Forum along with G. S. Withanage, Chairman of CAASL, D. W. S. Narangoda, Vice Chairman of CAASL, Air vice Marshal Sagara Kotakadeniya (Retd.) the Director General of Civil Aviation, Awanthi Senarathna, Vice Chairman of Airport & Aviation Service (Sri Lanka) Limited, Rayhan Wanniappa, Deputy Director General Air Transport & Security Regulations from Sri Lanka.

The ICF, which was first held in 2008, is an international platform for aviation authorities and regional organizations interested in regional cooperation and the EASA system. It provides an opportunity to share experiences and best practices, discussing the latest developments in safety and environmental standards, and promotion of safe and sustainable aviation worldwide.

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Cabinet nod to accept Japanese government grant of 08 used low floorboard buses

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2026/03/4

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The Cabinet of Ministers approved the resolution furnished by the Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development to accept 08 used low floorboard buses offered as a grant by the Government of Japan.

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Payment of the financial subsidy for fertilizer to farmers cultivating paddy lands for the Yala season 2026.

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9 hours ago

2026/03/4

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While approval has been granted at the Cabinet meeting held on 18.08.2025 to pay the financial subsidy for fertilizer to farmers cultivating paddy lands for the Maha season 2025/26, the programme is planned to be continued for the Yala season 2026 as well.

Accordingly, the Cabinet of Ministers approved the resolution furnished by the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation to pay a financial subsidy of Rupees 25,000/- per hectare and for a maximum of 02 hectares per farmer for paddy cultivation and to pay Rupees 15,000/- per hectare for field crops cultivated in paddy lands[maximum of 02 hectares per farmer]

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Ministerial Committee appointed to submit recommendations on proposed program to mitigate loss of crops to wild animals

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10 hours ago

2026/03/4

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The rural agricultural livelihood and food security have been severely impacted due to the damage caused by wild animals such as elephants, wild boars, monkeys, toque macaque, squirrels, and peacocks roaming around human habitats and cultivated lands.

Animal-human conflicts and property destruction have mostly been reported around these areas, and serious social and economic issues have also arisen.

Therefore, the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land, and Irrigation has prepared a comprehensive program based on the opinions of all stakeholders, including the public, university community, farmers’ organizations, environmentalists, non-governmental organizations which work for environmental issues, the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Agrarian Development, and other relevant organizations.

Taking into consideration the report submitted by the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land, and Irrigation, the Cabinet of Ministers has decided to appoint a ministerial committee with the participation of other relevant ministers, chaired by the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land, and Irrigation, to submit appropriate recommendations on how the aforementioned program should be implemented by further reviewing the proposals included in the said program and incorporating new proposals.