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Plans to sink agricultural wells in NWP

The North Western Provincial Agriculture Ministry has made arrangements to sink 500 agricultural wells in Kurunegala and Puttalam districts this year. Provincial Agriculture Minister D B Herath said the agri - wells are constructed in the province for farmers to cultivate during the drought.

The wells are to be sunk on the recommendations of Farmer Organisations in the province. Rs 50 million will be invested on this project, he said.


Insecticides for farmers

Raja Waidyasekera - Tissamaharama special corr

Insecticide bottles were distributed among Divineguma beneficiaries at Beliatta DS area at the Beliatta divisional secretariat office by Hambantota district Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa recently.

The Southern Development Authority spent Rs 2,85,000 for this purpose.


Minister donates lifesaving items

Disaster Management Minister Mahinda Amaraweera donated a boat, an engine and 20 life protection kits to the Blue Sergeant Lifesaving and Water Sports Club, Tangalle at a function at Pareviwella beach. The items cost Rs. 500,000.


Resources depleting in Kalametiya lagoon

Resources of Kalametiya lagoon situated in Tangalle DS area are being depleted due to unruly elements who are eager to earn money.

There was a developed fishing industry in the lagoon prior to 1970 where a big prawn harvest was yielded, the fishing community in the area said.

Later there was a change of salinity and the fishing industry was badly hit.

This lagoon consists of a bird sanctuary, sandy beaches, turtle nesting ground and a mangrove forest. The area has high potential for tourism but it is being exploited by unruly elements.

Residents call for moves by relevant authorities to minimize resource depletion.


Paddy not purchased at certified price in Kataragama

A state institution in Kataragama DS area does not purchase paddy at the certified price. Instead, private sector salesmen ruthlessly harass farmers, said Govi Sanvidana representatives of Kataragama.

They said paddy is bought at Rs 25 by the private sector while the certified price is Rs 35. But there is no official to intervene and provide relief to the farmers, they said.

The farmers said the only PMB paddy purchasing complex is situated at Weerawila which is about 40 kilometres away. To transport paddy to this purchasing centre is an arduous task because they have to incur a heavy expenditure for the transport of paddy, they said.

The farmers request authorities concerned to set up a mobile paddy purchasing centre at Kataragama to prevent farmers being harassed.


Ruhuna farmers to benefit from Mattala airport

Mihin Lanka and Srilankan Airlines will conduct flights to the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Airport at Mattala after it is opened by President Mahinda Rajapaksa on March18.

These airlines will conduct flights to different destinations around the globe via the Mattala airport.

Executive official of Mihin Lanka Kapila Chandrasena said the Buddhist population in Ruhuna will be able to visit Buddha Gaya by Mihin Lanka flights from Mattala.

Civil Aviation Minister Priyankara Jayaratna said mostly the people of Ruhuna will enjoy benefits as a result of the Mattala airport.

He said the farming community in Ruhuna will be able to export their produce via Mattala airport.


SL Immigration and Migration Assn chairman

Chief Immigration and Migration OfficerJayantha Rathnayaka was appointed Sri Lanka Immigration and Migration Association chairman.


IDeA Night - 2013

The Department of Accounting, University of Kelaniya will hold its Annual IDeA Night today (14), from 6.00 p.m to 8.30 p.m at Hotel Galadari, Colombo, providing an opportunity for students to network with professionals and also providing companies to showcase their areas of expertise. Internship providers to the university (Audit and Non Audit), industry experts and academic staff of the university have been invited for the event. Apart from that around 100 fresh graduates who have completed the Bachelor of Business Management (Accountancy) Special degree and 100 prospective interns too will be the main audience at this event. It would showcase the diverse range of companies available for Accounting students to undergo as trainees. It is a great opportunity for companies to advertise their programmes, whilst networking with most of DoA's brightest Accounting students.


Farmers take to green gram

Raja Waidyasekera Tissamaharama Specialcorr

Farmers at Ridiyagama in the Ambalantota Divisional Secretariat area have taken steps to cultivate green gram according to Hambantota Additional District Secretary W.A.Dharmasiri. About 800 acres will be brought under green gram cultivation. Farmers will be able to derive an additional income as a result of this, he said.


Buddhist talk

Dr Kosala de Silva will deliver a public talk in English on Meditation while being in the society on March 16 at 4.30 pm at Maithree Hall, Lauries Road, Bambalapitiya.


Science Day

The annual Science Day organised by the Advanced Level Science stream students of Kiribathgoda Viharamaha Devi Balika Vidyalaya under the guidance of the Principal and staff will be held today at the school premises.

The chief guest will be Professor Namal Priyantha of Peradeniya University.

The theme of the Science Day is information on aliens.


Anniversary celebrations

The Point Pedro Hartley College Past Pupils' Association will hold its 75th Anniversary Celebrations at BMICH on March 16 at 6 pm.


Daily Island Editor Prabath's father expires

Thilakasena Sahadandu (formerly of Govt. Health Service), father of the Daily Island Editor Prabath Sahabandu passed away March 12. His remains lie at No 131, Hapugala, Galle (on Wakwella Road 4km from Galle town). Cortege leaves residence at 4.pm for burial at Dadalla cemetery today. Sahabnadu leaves behind wife Karuna, and four children.

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