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Historic 'Siri Dalada Wandanawa' draws to a close

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- The special 10-day exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Siri Dalada Wandanawa, which drew thousands of devotees to Kandy drew to a close at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic... Read More


'The greatest asset of our country is human capital' - PM Harini

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Training, Prime Minister, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the most valuable resource of our country is its human capit... Read More


Veteran singer Saman De Silva passes away

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- Veteran singer Saman De Silva, a renowned and popular Baila artist, has passed away, family sources confirmed. Saman De Silva was widely celebrated for his contribution to Bail... Read More


Father of three dies after falling from a 60-foot pole in Nanuoya

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- A father of three has died this morning after falling from a 60-foot pole while performing in a traditional drama, according to Nanuoya Police. The deceased has been identified... Read More


Schools in Kandy to reopen in phases after 'Siri Dalada Vandanawa'

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- A total of 24 schools in and around Kandy that were closed due to "Siri Dalada Vandanawa," the special exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic, will reopen tomorrow (28 April), sai... Read More


21-year-old falls to his death from Galle Fort ramparts

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- A 21-year-old university student, a resident of Hapugala, Galle, has died after falling from the Galle Fort ramparts. According to police, the incident occurred at around 7.40 ... Read More


NPP yet to receive full governing power: Nalin Hewage

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- The National People's Power has yet to receive full governing power in the country, Deputy Minister of Vocational Education Nalin Hewage has claimed. Addressing a political gat... Read More


Electricity tariffs will rise by threefold in December - Vajira

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- Electricity tariffs will increase by threefold in December, warns the Chairman of the United National Party (UNP), former Minister Vajira Abeywardana. The former Minister made ... Read More


Warning issued for severe lightning in several districts

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- Thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in the Eastern, Uva, Central and North-central provinces and in the Hambantota, Vavuniya, Ki... Read More


Police team named to assist investigation on Deshabandu Tennakoon

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- The Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), Priyantha Weerasuriya has named a four-member police team to assist the investigation of the Committee of Inquiry appointed to inqu... Read More