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61 Kandy schools to reopen from Monday after closing for Sacred Relic exposition

Sri Lanka, April 26 -- The 61 schools in the Kandy zone that were used as lodgings for security forces personnel during the special exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic at the Dalada Maligawa will reo... Read More


2024 A/L exams results to be released tonight

Sri Lanka, April 26 -- The results of the 2024 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) examinations will be released tonight, the Examinations Department announced. Accordingly, the results will be available on ... Read More


Over 150,000 students qualify for university entrance

Sri Lanka, April 26 -- A total of 177,588 students who passed the 2024 GCE Advanced Level (A/L) examinations have qualified for university entrance, the Examinations Department announced. A total of ... Read More


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