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Senior citizens no longer required to visit IRD for TIN registration

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- In a move aimed at easing the administrative burden on senior citizens and persons with disabilities, the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) yesterday said it has introduced a more... Read More


Sufficient crowd gathered in Kandy for remaining days: Police

Colombo, April 24 -- A sufficient crowd has already gathered in Kandy town to pay homage to the Sacred Tooth Relic for the remaining days, the Kandy police said. Therefore, police have requested the ... Read More


Avoid visiting Kandy amid large crowds: Kandy District Secretary urges public

Colombo, April 24 -- Kandy District Secretary Indika Udawatte today urged the public to avoid visiting Kandy for the exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic until further notice, due to the large number ... Read More


Dan Priyasad dies after shooting

Colombo, April 23 -- Social activist Dan Priyasad, who had been receiving treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Colombo National Hospital, died last night. The 39-year-old was hospitalise... Read More


All inmates of Matara prison transferred to Angunakolapelessa

Colombo, April 23 -- Following the clash between two groups of inmates at the Matara Prison, all inmates of the Matara Prison are currently being transferred to the Angunakolapelessa prisons, the Pris... Read More


Spreading of viral infections a concern amid intermittent rainy weather: PHI Chairman

Colombo, April 21 -- The prevailing intermittent rainy weather conditions are contributing to the spread of viral infections among the people, Sri Lanka Public Health Inspectors' Association Chairman ... Read More


No official ID cards for postal voting: Elections Commissioner General

Colombo, April 21 -- Elections Commissioner General Saman Sri Rathnayaka said that official ID cards will not be permitted for use when casting postal votes, due to issues that have arisen in the past... Read More


Beware: Heat rising to caution level

Colombo, April 20 -- The heat felt by the human body is expected to reach the Caution level in 29 districts. This includes areas in the Northern, North-Central, North-Western, Western, Southern and ... Read More


Shooting at Manampitiya Christ Church, suspect arrested

Srilanka, April 19 -- The suspect who opened fire at the 'Living Christ Church' at Ayurveda Place, Manampitiya and fled has been arrested by the police. The incident occurred around 7 p.m. yesterday ... Read More


Earth slips block Beragala-Wellawaya road

Srilanka, April 19 -- Traffic on the Beragala-Wellawaya road has been obstructed due to earth slips in the Viharagala area (at the 184 km post), the Disaster Management Centre said. The Badulla Distr... Read More