Govt reviewing salary concerns of public service engineers: Minister Lal Kantha
2026-10-21
The government is paying close attention to the salary concerns of engineers employed in the public sector, including issues relatingContinue Reading
Two ministry cabs broke down, had to use friend’s vehicle: Minister Lal Kantha
2026-10-14
Minister K.D. Lal Kantha has revealed that two double cabs assigned to him by his ministry broke down during officialContinue Reading
Lal Kantha slams two private media outlets over alleged distortion of Govt statements
2026-10-02
Minister of Agriculture K. D. Lal Kantha has slammed two private media institutions, alleging that they deliberately focus on distortingContinue Reading
Rs. 22 billion Uma Oya Development Project to benefit 5,000 families
2026-10-02
The Kuda Oya Reservoir, constructed in the Kirindi Oya Valley under the Uma Oya Downstream Valley Development Project, was officiallyContinue Reading
China offers advanced agricultural technology to Sri Lanka
2026-09-16
China has highlighted its possession of advanced technology for developing hybrid rice varieties capable of cultivation even in seawater, alongContinue Reading
Renovation of Kachchimaduwa Tank damaged by Cyclone Ditwah begins
2026-08-26
The Irrigation Department has commenced renovation of the Kachchimaduwa Tank, which was damaged during the Ditwah disaster, with an estimatedContinue Reading
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