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- Several spells of showers expected today
- Scientific study to be conducted to minimize crop damage by wild animals
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The Department of Meteorology says that some light rains may occur in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts today (06).The department stated that there is a possibility of rain or thundershowers in a few places in the Eastern Province during the evening or at night. The rest of the island may experience mainly rainless weather.The Department of Meteorology urges individuals to take the required precautions to reduce the risks brought on by storm-related lightning and transient high winds.
The President’s Secretary has informed all the party leaders to submit their views and proposals regarding the 13th Constitutional Amendment on or before August 15.The Presidential Media Division said that the relevant notification has been made to the party leaders in writing.The President’s Secretary has informed to present the relevant proposals and ideas as agreed upon at the all-party conference held on the 26th of last month.Find out more political news and information by engaging Buzzer.lk and Buzzer Politics.
It has been decided to expedite the project of introducing a Unique Digital Identity, which is a basic foundation needed for the implementation of digitization projects in this country.The Indo-Sri Lanka Project Monitoring Committee which has been appointed to implement the project states that the tenders related to the implementation of the project have now been received and it is being reviewed according to a proper timeline.Accordingly, it is reported that the Indian High Commissioner has handed over a check worth 15% of the estimated total amount of the project, i.e. 450 million Indian rupees, to the Minister of State…
26-year-old Ariana Viera, who was crowned Miss Venezuela, passed away after being seriously injured in a car accident in America. It is said that she was fatally injured and was hospitalized for several weeks.Viera had an accident on July 13. The car she was driving collided with a truck. The accident happened when she fell asleep. After hospitalization, doctors gave her all the necessary treatment, but she died of heart failure. (Reuters)Visit our Buzzer World News Section for more international news.
The Department of Meteorology says some rain may occur in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and Galle and Matara districts today (04). It is said there is mainly rainless weather on the rest of the island.In the western slopes of the central hills, in the northern, north-central, southern and northwestern provinces and in the Trincomalee district, winds blowing from time to time may become gusty winds of about 40 kilometres per hour.
Minister of State for Finance Shehan Semasinghe says that the debt restructuring process will be completed before the first evaluation of the International Monetary Fund, which is scheduled for September this year.Accordingly, the State Minister points out that through that successful first evaluation, the foundation will be laid to guide Sri Lanka from the stabilization level to a growth path starting from the year 2024.The Minister of State further stated that steps will be taken to increase investments in key sectors to stimulate growth and revive the economy and Sri Lanka will once again become an international centre for investment…
Like many countries, Iran is currently suffering from unusually hot weather. Health problems are also said to have arisen due to the extremely hot weather. Iranian health authorities have advised that elderly people and small children should avoid staying outdoors.Accordingly, the Iranian government has declared yesterday (2) and today (3) as special holidays. According to Iranian meteorologists, the daily temperature has risen to 51 degrees Celsius.Iranian government spokesman Ali Bahadhuri Jaromi has said that all hospitals are on alert to provide urgent treatment to people who are sick due to the extreme heat. (Reuters)Visit our Buzzer World News Section for more international…
The Department of Meteorology says some rain may occur in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and Galle and Matara districts today (03). It is said there is mainly rainless weather on the rest of the island.In the western slopes of the central hills, in the northern, north-central, southern and northwestern provinces and in the Trincomalee district, winds blowing from time to time may become gusty winds of about 40 kilometres per hour.
The general manager of the National Water Supply and Drainage Board says that the water bill charges will be revised with effect from yesterday (02) midnight. According to this, there will be a 30% to 50% increase in fees for several categories of domestically consumed water units, he further states that this will not affect low-income families.It is reported that the gazette notice related to the revision of water charges has been sent to the government press.
Minister of Plantations and Industries Dr Ramesh Pathirana says that the second coconut triangle in the country will be started in the Northern Province with the districts of Jaffna, Mannar and Mullaitivu as the centre in conjunction with World Coconut Day on September 2nd.Attending the news conference held yesterday (02) at the President’s Media Center regarding the review of the Ministry of Plantation Industry’s “yearly progress”, he further stated that it is planned to export 290 million kilograms of tea this year.The minister further mentioned that an income of 900 million dollars from rubber-related exports and 700 million dollars from…