The government will provide a loan of Rs 3,500 for estate workers for the Deepavali festival in addition to the Rs 6,500 salary advance, Minister of Plantation Industries Navin Dissanayake says.
Deepavali is one of the grandest festivals in the Hindu calendar and will be celebrated by Hindu devotees throughout the island on November 10.
Randoli Perahera lights up streets of Kandy Devotees gather in numbers to witness the procession
Over 70% Sri Lankans may back abolishing Executive Presidency; - Ex-Minister GL Peiris on Hyde Park
El Niño Impact: Prolonged dry spell affects 14 districts across Sri Lanka
22nd Constitutional Amendment: Govt. says it has mandate for reforms, ITAK calls for referendum
“Sri Lanka a promising partner for shared growth” - Indonesian Ambassador to Sri Lanka
Veteran lyricist Ven. Rambukana Siddhartha Thero laid to rest today
Public pay final respects to the late Nanda Malini Final rites tomorrow
Petitions filed challenging constitutionality of 22nd Amendment Bill increase to 13
Legendary Sri Lankan singer Dr. Nanda Malini passes away at 82
UN receives public petition against alleged mistreatment of Suresh Sallay
Former President Ranil’s facts, data and interpretations are incorrect - Minister Anil Jayantha
Health officials warn public that prolonged heat exposure could be fatal
"Sri Lanka faces new economic crisis after 2028"; Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe warns
BASL challenges 22A before SC; calls for full bench to examine the constitutionality of the bill
Govt. ready for public referendum if ordered by SC, 22A Parliament debate in Sept. or Oct. – Nalinda
