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Govt. to launch ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ program tomorrow

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The Ministry of Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils, and Local Government has informed that an official ceremony should be held at all government institutions tomorrow (Dec. 01), marking the beginning of the New Year.

In this regard, it has been reported that the Secretary of the Ministry, S. Alokabandara, has issued a circular informing the Secretaries of Ministries, Provincial Chief Secretaries, Heads of Departments, and Heads of State Corporations and statutory bodies in this regard.

The circular states that the New Year’s work should commence with the launch of the “Clean Sri Lanka” national program.

The ceremonial launch of the “Clean Sri Lanka” program is scheduled to take place tomorrow at the Presidential Secretariat with the participation of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake jointly implemented by both the public and private sector sectors.

The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils, and Local Government has informed that the heads of all government institutions should commence their official duties at the same time as the launch at the Presidential Secretariat, with the entire public service workforce participating.

Arrangements have been made to broadcast the national launch of the “Clean Sri Lanka” program on all state-owned and private TV channels, while the staff of all government institutions are to be provided the facilities to watch it.

Additionally, the Ministry has emphasized that all public servants should join the live broadcast to take part in reading the “Clean Sri Lanka” pledge.

Accordingly, the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government has further informed through its circular that all government employees should join live to read the  “Clean Sri Lanka” pledge.

(adaderana.lk)

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1st stock of imported coconut milk to undergo clearance, lab testing today

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The first consignment of imported coconut milk under the Government’s raw material importation programme is scheduled to undergo clearance and laboratory testing today (31), as part of a coordinated initiative by the Plantation Industries Ministry.

This initiative, approved by the Cabinet, aims to supply essential raw materials to industries linked to the coconut sector, aiming to reduce domestic coconut prices and support local manufacturers. The consignment currently under clearance includes products equivalent to 200 million coconuts. They are in the forms of frozen coconut milk, coconut milk powder and chunked coconut with testa (non-copra), imported as part of the programme initiated in March 2025. The stock will be used primarily in the coconut milk powder industry, which has been facing raw material shortages. The Plantation Industries Ministry expects this move to reduce the pressure on local coconut supplies and contribute to a drop in retail coconut prices.

(dailynews.lk)

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Ministry denies Sevanagala sugar factory closure rumours

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The Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development states that reports circulating on social media about the possible closure of the Sevanagala Sugar Factory are false.

The ministry adds that neither the government nor Lanka Sugar Company (Pvt) Ltd. (LSCPL) has discussed such a move.

The ministry further states that the Sevanagala Sugar Factory, which operated at a loss under the previous government, is now continuing operations under a new marketing plan and has begun implementing measures to transform it into a profitable institution.

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Youth killed in sword attack

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03 individuals were attacked with a sword near the railway line at Nedurana Junction in Eheliyagoda last night (May 30).

A 22-year-old resident of Gatahetta, Iddamalgoda, died after being admitted to the Eheliyagoda Hospital with serious injuries, while the other 02 victims have been transferred to the Ratnapura Hospital for further treatment.

Eheliyagoda Police are conducting further investigations to apprehend the suspects.

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