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Development ONUR to implement Rs. 500 million worth irrigation project in the North and East
The Office for National Unity and Reconciliation (ONUR) in partnership with the Department of Agrarian Development is planning to implement its annual Minor…
Development 2017 sinks to slowest economic growth in 16 years
Department of Census and Statistics releases official GDP data for 2017 Economy grew by 3.1%; agriculture down by 0.8%; industry grows by 3.9%, services by…
Development Suspended Tambuttegama Drinking Water Project The battle for water
The recent protest over the Rs 18 billion Rajanganaya Tank Pipe Borne Drinking Water project to Tambuttegama in the 'Raja Rata' dry zone is not due to fears…
Development MORAGAHAKANDA-KALUGANGA PROJECT: DRINKING WATER FOR NORTHERN PEOPLE
Moragahakanda reservoir will transfer the much needed water for agriculture and drinking water purposes to the dry zone areas of the North Central and Northern…
Development Unregulated development in Wilpattu
Under guise of religious annual feast CA issues notice on Wildlife Conservation Department The Court of Appeal yesterday issued notices on the Department of…
Development Seven decades of post independent economic under development
We complete seventy years of independence next week and enter the 71st year after regaining independence. The country has progressed, but not as much as her…
Development Construction of Kerawalapitiya LNG Power Plant
Political pressure blocks tender award. The Tender Procedure for the construction of a 300MW Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) Power Plant, to be built in…
Development China offers best chance for SL development: CB
Central Bank Governor believes China offers unparalleled opportunities for SL Says pending FTA, Belt and Road Initiative sets platform for stronger trade…
Development Huge Korea-backed project for 1m tons of LNG a year
Experts question Swiss Challenge method for massive annual contract; best price terms cannot be obtained The Government will open for procurement under the…
Development India provides Rs. 6.9 bn to upgrade KKS Harbour
India provides US $ 45.27 million (LKR 6.9 billion) to upgrade Kankesanthurai (KKS) Harbour and the agreement in this regard was signed on January 10 in New…
Development CB targets 5%-5.5% growth for 2018
Economy stabilising, growth to rebound says Governor during Road Map launch Governor likens economy to recovering alcoholic, insists fiscal consolidation and…