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Siri Dalada Wandanawa: Nearly 130,000 devotees pay homage on Day 4

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- Nearly 130,000 devotees paid homage to the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha on Day Four of the special exposition, 'Siri Dalada Wandanawa', at the Temple of the Tooth Relic in ... Read More


Third phase of first school term to begin today

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- The Ministry of Education says that the third phase of the first school term of academic year 2025 in all government schools and government-approved private schools will commenc... Read More


Sri Lanka Police to recruit 5,000 officers this year - Minister

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala stated today (April 21) that Sri Lanka Police will recruit 5,000 new officers in 2025, as part of efforts to strengthen the country's... Read More


Ex-President Sirisena leaves CID after recording statement

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- Former President Maithripala Sirisena left the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) a short while ago after recording a statement, Ada Derana reporter said. He appeared befo... Read More


Deshabandu Tennakoon ordered to appear before court

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- Suspended Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon who was previously granted bail has been ordered to appear before the Matara Magistrate's Court on 25 April. De... Read More


Ex-President Ranil given new date to appear before Bribery Comm.

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has been summoned once again by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) in relation to a statement he h... Read More


'Quazi court' judge in Udunuwara arrested for soliciting bribe

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- A judge of a 'Quazi court' in Udunuwara has been arrested this morning (Apr. 21) by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) for a... Read More


Pope's voice mattered for peace & the poor - Sajith

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- Pope Francis' voice mattered for peace, for the poor and for our shared humanity, Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa has said. Pope Francis, the first Latin American lea... Read More


Sri Lankan President, other world leaders pay tribute after death of Pope Francis

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- Pope Francis' unwavering commitment to peace, compassion and humanity has left an indelible mark on the world, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has said. Issuing a message fo... Read More


Sri Lanka's inflation climbs in March

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI), has increased to -1.9% in March 2025, compared to -3.9% in February 2025, according to th... Read More