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Sri Lanka's Vidullanka constructs 1.75 MW mini-hydro plant
Sri Lanka's private mini power generator Viddullanka PLC has commenced construction of a 1.75 MW Mini-Hydro Power Plant (MHPP) in the Badulla district. The Rideepana MHPP will be owned by the Rideepana
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Construction of Sri Lanka's Colombo-Jaffna Northern Expressway begins
Construction work of the Northern Expressway from capital Colombo to northernmost city of Jaffna has started, the Director General of the Road Development Authority (RDA) W.A.S. Weerasinghe said. According
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Certificates to be issued for organic farming in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Standards Institute will issue standard certificates to farmers who use organic fertilizer devoid of chemical fertilizer and pesticides for cultivation, the Ministry of Technological Research
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Australian company to set up US$ 190 million solar panel plant in Sri Lanka
The Sydney-based Australian solar panels manufacturer, Energy Puzzle Group will invest US$ 190 million to set up a state-of-the-art factory in Sri Lanka to manufacture solar panels. Sri Lanka's investment
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Sri Lanka parliament passes legislation to discourage smoking
Sri Lanka's parliament Wednesday unanimously passed three regulations under the National Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol Act to discourage the smoking and alcohol use in the country. Under the Act
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Pakistan sponsors clean drinking water projects in Sri Lanka
The government of Pakistan through its High Commission in Colombo has funded the construction of two clean drinking water supply projects for the vulnerable communities in Kodapokuna village of Polonnaruwa
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Sri Lankan authorities to conduct vehicle emission tests twice a year
Authorities at the Department of Motor Traffic in Sri Lanka plan to conduct vehicle emission tests on motor vehicles twice year from the current once a year schedule. Motor Traffic Commissioner S.H.
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Vegetable farmers in Sri Lanka take to the streets demanding compensation
Jan 20, Colombo: Vegetable farmers in Sri Lanka's North Central Province have taken to the streets demanding compensation from the authorities.Soy farmers in the Galenbidunuwewa have resorted to street
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Plans to set up a botanical garden in Northern Sri Lanka to conserve native plants
The government of Sri Lanka in order to conserve plants native to the Northern Province is looking at setting up a botanical garden in the North. Botanical Gardens and Public Entertainment Minister
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Sri Lanka tourist arrivals exceeds 1.2 million in 2013
Jan 08, Colombo: Statistics released by Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) Wednesday showed that Sri Lanka had met its tourist arrival target of 1.2 million for the year 2013. The Authority