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Sinhala and Tamil New Year dawns tomorrow; 'Punya Kaalaya' begins

Sri Lanka, April 13 -- The inauspicious time (Punya Kaalaya or Nonagathaya) of 2025 Sinhala and Tamil New Year commenced a short while ago at 08.57 p.m. and is slated to end at 09.45 a.m. tomorrow (14... Read More


Police open fire at car in Mattakkuliya

Sri Lanka, April 13 -- The Mattakkuliya Police opened fire at a car after it failed to comply with police orders to stop during an inspection of the suspicious vehicle. The vehicle was later taken in... Read More


Sri Lanka officially no longer bankrupt, says PM Harini

Sri Lanka, April 13 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the government is currently working to initiate new projects across every area of Sri Lanka and to bring the necessary investme... Read More


1,320 arrested in island-wide excise raids

Sri Lanka, April 13 -- A total of 1,320 individuals have been arrested so far in island-wide raids conducted by the Excise Department during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year festive season. The Excise ... Read More


Over 100kg of heroin and 'Ice' seized from freezer truck in Kudawella

Sri Lanka, April 13 -- Over 100 kilograms of heroin and crystal methamphetamine (ICE) were taken into custody along with two suspects while they were attempting to transport the narcotics in a freezer... Read More


154 police complaints related to LG Polls

Sri Lanka, April 13 -- A total of 154 complaints have been lodged regarding violations of election laws and criminal acts related to the 2025 Local Government (LG) Election, according to Sri Lanka Pol... Read More


Committee appointed to look into repealing PTA

Sri Lanka, April 13 -- A committee has been appointed to look into the repealing of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), the Ministry of Justice and National Integration has announced. The committe... Read More


Expressways generate over Rs. 100 mn revenue in 48 hours

Sri Lanka, April 13 -- The revenue generated from expressway tolls on 11 and 12 April has exceeded Rs. 100 million, the Road Development Authority (RDA) said. The total number of vehicles that had us... Read More


EU team to arrive in Sri Lanka to review GSP+

Sri Lanka, April 13 -- A team from the European Union is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka in the latter part of April to review the Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) trade concession. The... Read More


Rescind the order to shut down small hydropower plants; SHPDA tells Minister

Sri Lanka, April 13 -- The Small Hydro Power Developers Association of Sri Lanka (SHPDA) has appealed to the Minister of Power and Energy to intervene and rescind the directive issued to shut down num... Read More