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Tokens issued for farmers to get fuel donated from China

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The Department of Agrarian Development has arranged to issue tokens to the farmers to provide fuel donated by the Chinese government.

The Chinese government has donated 6.98 million litres of diesel to be distributed to the farmers and the stocks were handed over to Sri Lankan authorities.

However, distribution activities have been delayed, inconveniencing farmers.

Speaking during a meeting with officials from the Agriculture ministry and the Department of Agrarian Development yesterday (March 01), Agriculture minister – Mahinda Amaraweera has urged officials to take immediate action to expedite distribution activities.

Accordingly, the Department of Agrarian Development had finished issuing tokens in 20 districts within yesterday night.

Speaking, Commissioner General of the Department of Agrarian Development – Mr. H.M.A.L. Abeyratne said that measures have been taken to finish issuing tokens to the remaining 05 districts within today.

Paddy farmers cultivating from 1/2 an acre – 2.5 acres are entitled to this fuel donation with 15 liters of diesel allotted per one hectare of land.

(Source : Ada)

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Colombo Stamp Show begins today

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The Colombo Stamp Show takes place from today (March 27) until March 29th at Philatelic Bureau premises, Colombo 10.

The event is organized by the Philatelic Bureau, Department of Posts.

According to that department, visitors will have the opportunity to purchase a wide range of philatelic items, including local and international vintage stamps, first-day covers, commemorative postcards, as well as rare coins and currency notes.

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Special notice for Lankans in S. Korea

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The Sri Lankan Embassy in South Korea has urged Sri Lankan nationals living in the country to remain vigilant over the wildfires originated in Central Uiseong County.
Issuing a statement, the Sri Lankan Embassy in South Korea has requested Sri Lankans to refrain from visiting the affected areas, as possible.

They have also been requested not to use flammable products such as barbecue equipment.

Sri Lankans facing any emergency or distress due to the wildfires have been urged to contact the Sri Lankan Embassy via the following hotlines;

    (+82-2) 735 2966
    (+82-2) 735 2967
    (+82-2) 794 2968

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High Court judge recuses from ‘Krrish Case’

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Colombo High Court judge Manjula Thilakaratne today (March 27) recused himself from the ongoing ‘Krrish’ case.

The case is filed against Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa over an alleged misappropriation of Rs. 70 million related to the Krrish transaction.

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