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Govt. promises fertiliser for Maha cultivation at Yala price
By Ifham Nizam
The Agriculture Ministry yesterday expedited the distribution of urea fertiliser required for the Maha season in Ampara, Batticaloa, Mullaitivu, Jaffna, Anuradhapura and Moneragala.
Following a request by Agriculture Minister Mahinda Amaraweera, steps have been taken to provide urea fertiliser for the Maha season at a price of Rs. 10,000, as in the Yala season.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has approved a proposal to provide 50 kg bag of fertiliser at the above price.
A bag of urea fertiliser weighing 50 kg is to be provided at Rs. 15,000 for tea and maize cultivations.
Agriculture, Wildlife and Forest Resources Development Minister Mahinda Amaraweera has instructed the officials of the Ministry of Agriculture to take steps to promptly send the urea fertiliser needed for the Maha season to Ampara, Batticaloa, Mullaitivu, Jaffna, Anuradhapura, and Moneragala, which have concluded the Yala season.
Officials said that paddy cultivation for the Maha season in those districts is scheduled to start in the first two weeks of next October. Therefore, the aim of the Ministry of Agriculture is to give the farmers the opportunity to easily buy urea fertilizers by providing them to the Agrarian Services Centres countrywide.
In addition to urea fertilizers, the Minister of Agriculture has emphasized that all arrangements have already been made to provide MOP (Murate of Potash) fertilizers for paddy cultivation next Maha season.
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Students of Vihara Maha Devi Girls’ College Kandy visit Presidential Secretariat and President’s House
A group of students from Vihara Maha Devi Girls’ College, Kandy visited the Presidential Secretariat, the President’s House and Colombo Port City today (09).
This program, organized by the Presidential Secretariat, the Ministry of Education, and the Mass Communication Division of Parliament, offers schoolchildren the opportunity to explore important sites, including the Presidential Secretariat, the President’s House, Colombo Port City, and the Parliament. The students from Vihara Maha Devi Girls’ College, Kandy were fortunate to participate in this program.
During their visit, the students learned about the history of Parliament after touring the old Parliament building.
Director General (Legal) of the Presidential Secretariat Advocate J.M. Wijebandara, Director General of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission Air Vice Marshal Bandula Herath (Retd), and Principal of Vihara Maha Devi Girls’ College, Kandy Mrs. Nilakshika Hapugoda along with several teachers were present on this occasion.
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Vatican Ambassador meets President, conveys greetings from Pope Francis
Most Reverend Dr. Brian Udaigwe, the Vatican Ambassador to Sri Lanka, met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (09).
During the meeting, the Vatican Ambassador congratulated President Dissanayake on his recent election victory, conveying heartfelt greetings from His Holiness Pope Francis, the Head of the Catholic Church and Sovereign of the Vatican City State.
Ambassador Udaigwe also extended best wishes for the continued success and prosperity of Sri Lanka under the new President’s leadership. In his remarks, Dr. Udaigwe expressed optimism about Sri Lanka’s future, stating that positive developments were forthcoming in line with the people’s aspirations. He commended President Dissanayake’s commitment to the welfare of the country and its citizens, offering the Vatican’s support in realizing the President’s vision for Sri Lanka.
Dr Udaigwe also lauded President Dissanayake’s initiative to conduct transparent and credible investigations into the tragic Easter Sunday bombings and assured the fullest cooperation of the Vatican in supporting the President’s efforts to bring justice and healing to the victims and their families.
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Sri Lanka Army pays tribute to fallen War Heroes
In line with the forthcoming 75th Army Anniversary (10 October) a solemn ceremony was held on 7th October 2024 at the Battaramulla War Heroes’ Monument (Ranaviru Smarakaya) to pay tribute to the heroic sacrifices of the nation’s fallen War Heroes.
The Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, presided over the ceremony as the Chief Guest, lending a significant sense of respect and prominence to the occasion. The event commenced with singing the National Anthem, followed by a two-minute silence observed in honour of the nation’s fallen patriots.
Thereafter, the Chief Guest, accompanied by several Senior Officers and Colonels of all regiments of the Sri Lanka Army laid floral wreaths and saluted paying a solemn tribute to the fallen War Heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for the sovereignty of the nation.
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