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2 new varieties of pomegranate introduced in SL

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Two new varieties of pomegranate have been introduced in Sri Lanka, Minister of Agriculture Mahinda Amaraweera has announced.

The new varieties, named ‘Malee Pink’ and ‘Lanka Red’, have been introduced for the cultivation in the dry zones of the country, following a tissue culture research conducted by the Plant Virus Indexing Centre (PVIC) in Homagama.

A celebration was held yesterday (Jan. 24) to mark the 25th anniversary of the PVIC, where these new varieties were introduced.

Mr. Mahinda Amaraweera. Director General of Agriculture Mrs. Malathi Parasuraman and Mrs. Lanka Samanmali, Agricultural Research Scientist, who introduced the latest pomegranate varieties and Dr. K.A. Renuka, Director of PVIC, Dr. Vindya Basnayaka, Deputy Director of PVIC, also participated in this event.

The pomegranate varieties were handed over to farmers for cultivation by the minister.

The Minister said that these two varieties have a lifespan of over 30 years and 20–25 kgs of pomegranates can be harvested from each tree per year. A total of 400 trees can be planted per acre, which can generate an annual income of Rs. 8 million per acre, he has added.

He also noted that the

because these pomegranate varieties can be used as an alternative to the currently imported red pomegranate varieties, the cost of pomegranate import can be reduced in our country.

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Islandwide operation against child begging

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Child beggars

A special operation has been launched by the Bureau for the Investigation of Abuse of Children and Women and the National Child Protection Authority (NCPA).

The operation was conducted across multiple police divisions including Colombo North, Colombo South, Colombo Central, Nugegoda, Gampaha, Panadura, Kelaniya, Negombo, Mount Lavinia, Kalutara, Tangalle, Anuradhapura, Kandy, Kurunegala, Chilaw, Ratnapura, Galle, and Matara.

According to the police media division, the operation has rescued 21 minors found begging or selling goods in unsafe conditions.

They have been placed under protective care, the statement adds.

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Notice for landowners over uncultivated land

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The Department of Agrarian Development has issued a notice to landowners with uncultivated land, requesting them to submit reasons for non-cultivation within the next 02 weeks.

Commissioner General – Rohana Rajapaksha highlighted that over 120,000 acres of land, which should have been cultivated, have been abandoned.

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All President’s Fund services go online from today

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All services provided by the President’s Fund to the public will be available through an online system, from today (June 21).

The acceptance of applications for medical assistance under the President’s Fund through Divisional Secretariats island wide commenced on February 07.

Following the successful implementation of that initiative, preparations have now been completed to expand the digital system to include all other services offered by the Fund.

Accordingly, the public will be able to apply online via any Divisional Secretariat across the country for a wide range of services provided under the President’s Fund. These include assistance for poverty alleviation, provision of educational scholarships, recognition of students demonstrating academic excellence, support for individuals with special needs, relief assistance for children affected by wild elephant conflict, recognition of individuals for their national service or contributions to the country, Emergency and disaster relief.

As a result, citizens across Sri Lanka, especially those outside Colombo can conveniently access the services of the President’s Fund without having to travel long distances.

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