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ADB grants US$ 50 mn for import of chemical fertilizers-by Indika Polkotuwa Minister Roshan Ranasinghe visited the Sri Dalada Maligawa and met the Malwatta and Asgiriya Anunayaka Theras recently. Source:Dailynews Irrigation, Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Roshan Ranasinghe said that the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a grant of US$ 50 million for the importation of chemical fertilizers for the forthcoming Maha season. The necessary Cabinet approval will be obtained this week, the Minister said. Minister Ranasinghe was speaking after visiting the Sri Dalada Maligawa and meeting the Malwatta and Asgiriya Anunayaka Theras recently. The Minister said that with the introduction of chemical fertilizers required for the Maha season, it will be possible to increase the production and provide the required amount of rice to the people in the future. ...