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QR code system to be introduced to farmers

Following the success of the fuel QR code system, the Government is developing a QR code system for farmers to provide them with the relevant allowances and subsidies. Minister of Agriculture Mahinda Amaraweera said the Government is planning to incorporate modern technology into agriculture. “We are currently developing a QR code system for farmers to provide them with relevant allowances and subsidies seamlessly. Additionally, we have already discussed reducing the price of herbicides by 10%

02 Apr, 2023

Sri Lanka gets tips on good governance from India

Sri Lanka is getting tips from India on good governance and has also sought assistance to establish a University of Governance and Public Policy. President Ranil Wickremesinghe met with Mr. Bharat Lal, Director General of the Indian Institute of Good Governance, at the President’s Official Residence in Paget Road Colombo, the President’s Media Division said today. Bharat Lal visited Sri Lanka to discuss potential ways to enhance the country’s civil service and improve government institution pe

02 Apr, 2023

ASEAN and Sri Lanka discuss strengthening of relations

Sri Lanka and ASEAN countries held discussions focused on strengthening relations. State Minister of Foreign Affairs Tharaka Balasuriya chaired the meeting held at the Ministry with the participation of the Heads of Mission of the ASEAN countries based in Sri Lanka namely Head of Missions of Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, Viet Nam and senior officials of the Ministry. The most Venerable Mugunuwela Anuruddha Thero, Secretary of the All Island Buddhasasana Council also took part at the

31 Mar, 2023