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TSP fertilizer ship arrives in SL after three crop seasons

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2 years ago

March 16, 2023

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A ship carrying TSP fertilizer, also called mud fertilizer needed for paddy cultivation, arrived at the Colombo Port early today (16) for the first time after three crop seasons.

The ship has brought 36,000 metric tons of mud fertilizer to Sri Lanka today and a similar ship of mud fertilizer is scheduled to arrive in the near future.

This mud fertilizer has been given with the contribution of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization and USAID agencies.

Agriculture Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said that arrangements have been made to provide this stock of mud fertilizer to all the 1.2 million paddy farmers who planted paddy in the 2022/23 Maha Season whether they will or not plant paddy in the 2023 Yala Season.

As recommended by the Department of Agriculture, 55 kg of mud fertilizer per hectare will be provided free of charge.

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Youth dies in Kahawatta shooting

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July 1, 2025

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A youth was killed and another injured in a shooting incident in Yainna, Kahawatta last night (June 30), police said.

According to reports, 04 individuals arrived at a residence in Yainna, abducted the 02 victims, and later shot them in a remote area.

A 22-year-old died at the scene due to gunshot wounds, while a 27-year-old was admitted to Kahawatta Base Hospital.

Police said the motive for the shooting remains unknown and investigations are ongoing to identify the suspects.

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A few showers expected today

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3 hours ago

July 1, 2025

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A few showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in the Nuwara-Eliya, Kandy, Galle and Matara districts today (July 01), the Department of Meteorology.

Fairly strong winds of about 30-40kmph can be expected at times over the Western slopes of the central hills and in the Northern, North-central and North-western provinces and in the Trincomalee and Hambantota districts.

The general public has been requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.

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Fuel prices upped

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12 hours ago

June 30, 2025

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The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has announced a revision of fuel prices, effective from midnight today (June 30).

The price of Petrol 92 Octane has been increased by Rs. 12 to Rs. 305 per litre, while the price of Kerosene has been increased by Rs. 07 to Rs. 185 per litre. The price of Auto Diesel has also been increased by Rs. 15, bringing it to Rs. 289 per litre.

However, the prices of Petrol 95 Octane and Super Diesel remain unchanged, according to Ceypetco.

The new fuel prices are as follows:

• Petrol Octane 92 – Rs. 305 (increased by Rs. 12)
• Auto Diesel – Rs. 289 (increased by Rs. 15)
• Kerosene – Rs. 185 (increased by Rs. 7)
• Petrol Octane 95 – Rs. 341 (not revised)
• Super Diesel – Rs. 325 (not revised)

Meanwhile, Lanka IOC has also revised retail fuel prices to match Ceypetco prices.