S.M. Wijayaratne

‘Local farmers can cultivate country’s turmeric requirement’

Sri Lankan farmers are capable of cultivating the country’s total turmeric requirement, which is around 7,000 metric tonnes, Agricultural Exports Department Director-General A.P. Heenkenda said....

Two poachers arrested

Two poachers from the Nikadalupotha in Kurunegala who regularly hunt rare wild animals in forest reserves were arrested with two illegal firearms hidden inside their houses...
Four drug addicts escape from prison

Four drug addicts who were being quarantined at the Kuliyapitiya Prison escaped captivity by breaking through the prison roof, last Sunday.Four prison guards had been on duty...
‘Government school teachers’ English language skills to be developed’

Government school teachers whose English language skills aren’t up to standard are to be equipped with quality English language skills in the future with a well-designed...
Kurunegala MC agrees to pay legal fees despite protests by Opposition members

At the monthly meeting of the Kurunegala Municipal Council (MC) held on Monday, Deputy Mayor Sumith Udukumbura put forward a proposal to set aside over Rs. 2,000,000 as legal...