Two flights diverted to Mattala owing to poor weather at BIA

Indonesia donates grocery packages to needy in Hambantota

Indonesia donated grocery packages to needy families in Hambantota, the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Colombo said today.? The Embassy together with the Sri Lanka Indonesian Friendship Association (SLIFA) have organized a joint charity programme for distribution of dry rations to deserving Sri Lankans who are affected by the present economic crisis as a form of solidarity and friendship. The charity programme commenced under the auspices of Dewi Gustina Tobing ? Ambassador of Indones

31 Oct, 2022

Cop killed during unrest in Kebithigollewa

A policeman was killed during unrest in Kebithigollewa last night (Monday). The policeman sustained serious injuries during a tense situation which arose after villagers resorted to violence following the death of man in a wild elephant attack. According to the Police media unit, the policeman succumbed to his injuries in hospital. Villagers took to the streets and demanded a solution to the human-elephant conflict in the area after a man was killed n a wild elephant attack The Police had al

01 Nov, 2022

Kashmiri farmers shifting away from cultivation of traditional fruits to non-traditional fruits like Kiwi

In Kashmir valley where apple cultivation is done on a large scale, farmers are also focusing on the cultivation of non-traditional fruits like Kiwi. Although till now kiwi was cultivated as a hobby in the valley, now it is possible to grow this fruit on a commercial level as well. Bashir Ahmed War, a farmer from Sopore town in North Kashmir, made kiwi cultivation possible for the first time in the Kashmir Valley and after three years of tireless work, he got his first kiwi fruit this year. Ta

31 Oct, 2022