Govt plans to expand rice use beyond staple food: Minister Lal Kantha
2026-07-02
Minister of Agriculture K.D. Lal Kantha says the government is preparing a long‑term program to expand the use of riceContinue Reading
Minister Lal Kantha criticizes sections of media for undermining development
2026-05-13
Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock K.D. Lal Kantha accused certain media institutions of impeding national progress by highlighting shortcomingsContinue Reading
Restoration work on historic Elahera Anicut begins
2026-05-11
Restoration work on the historic Elahera Anicut commenced on Sunday (10) under the national programme “Wari Mahima – Our Heritage”. Continue Reading
No forgiveness: Minister Lal Kantha slams Hiru TV, lodges complaint over licence
2026-04-21
Minister K.D. Lal Kantha has lodged a complaint with the Ministry of Mass Media against Hiru TV, alleging the broadcasterContinue Reading
Hiru TV to send “Strong reply” to Lal Kantha, denies fake security letter
2026-04-20
Hiru Media Network says a strong response will be sent within the next 24 hours to the legal notice sentContinue Reading
Minister Lal Kantha seeks Rs. 10 billion in damages from local broadcaster
2026-04-18
Minister K.D. Lal Kantha has issued a legal notice against Asia Broadcasting Corporation (Private) Limited, accusing the local broadcaster ofContinue Reading
Minister Lal Kantha invites public complaints via WhatsApp voice messages
2026-03-23
The Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation, K.D. Lal Kantha has invited citizens to directly raise ministry‑level issues, problems,Continue Reading
‘Attire doesn’t grant immunity’: Lal Kantha’s message to political critics
2026-01-22
No group, regardless of their attire or identity, is immune to criticism, Minister K.D. Lal Kantha said. Addressing a gathering,Continue Reading
Minister Lal Kantha slams ‘Upset Media’ (Video)
2025-12-31
Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands, and Irrigation, K. D. Lal Kantha says media institutions tend to only report on theContinue Reading
2028 self-sufficient, No rice imports – Minister
2025-11-03
As part of the “Waari Mahima – Ape Urumaya” (Our Irrigation, Our Heritage) national irrigation programme, Minister of Agriculture, Livestock,Continue Reading
“A matrimony advertisement seeking a farmer as a groom” – Minister
2025-06-26
Minister of Agriculture KD Lal Kantha says it is the responsibility of the government to improve the state of farmers,Continue Reading
“No Cabinet reshuffle or PM change” : Minister Lal Kantha dismisses rumours
2025-05-28
Minister K.D. Lal Kantha has dismissed speculation of an imminent Cabinet reshuffle or a change in Prime Minister, stating suchContinue Reading
PM Harini assures Govt will not seize lands in North & East
2025-05-24
A discussion has been held under the patronage of Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya regarding the pressing land issues in theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Animal census report : Update from Minister
2025-03-27
The report of the recent animal census will be received tomorrow (28 March), Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and IrrigationContinue Reading
Minister Lal Kantha says he was offered bribes to allow maize imports
2025-03-26
Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands, and Irrigation K.D. Lal Kantha says he was offered bribes by importers of Maize. AddressingContinue Reading
Opposition calls for Minister Lal Kantha to be summoned in Batalanda investigations
2025-03-19
Opposition party members have called for Minister K.D. Lal Kantha to be investigated in matters related to the Batalanda Commission.Continue Reading
Crop destruction : Monkey sterilization begins in Matale
2024-12-12
The pilot programme to sterilise monkeys, in a bid to address crop destruction, commences in Matale today. The Agriculture MinistryContinue Reading
Kandy Preferential votes announced
2024-11-15
The National Peoples’ Power (NPP) has won nine (09) seats in the Kandy District under the Preferential voting system. TheContinue Reading