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Heat warning issued for several areas

Sri Lanka, April 14 -- A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Northern, North-Central, North-Western, Western, Southern, and Eastern provinces, as well as the Ratnapura and Monar... Read More


Opposition Leader calls for unity and resilience to face challenges together in New Year

Sri Lanka, April 14 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, in his Sinhala and Tamil New Year message, extended heartfelt wishes to all Sri Lankans and urged the nation to rise above divisions and step... Read More


Prime Minister celebrates New Year honouring national traditions

Sri Lanka, April 14 -- The national ceremony to celebrate the Sinhala and Tamil New Year was held earlier today at Pahala Bomiriya in Kaduwela, with the participation of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amar... Read More


"2025 New Year marks a significant turning point" - PM Harini

Sri Lanka, April 14 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, in her Sinhala and Tamil New Year message, called on all Sri Lankans to step into the New Year with renewed hope and vision, as the nation... Read More


President calls for unity and goodwill in Sinhala and Tamil New Year message

Sri Lanka, April 14 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his Sinhala and Tamil New Year message, calls upon all Sri Lankans to come together with renewed strength, unity, and goodwill to support ... Read More


Sri Lanka's tourism earnings surpass USD 1.1 billion in Q1 2025

Sri Lanka, April 14 -- The tourism industry generated USD 354 million in March, which has increased Sri Lanka's earnings from tourism in the first quarter of 2025 to USD 1,122.3 million, according to ... Read More


One dead, 20 injured after multi-vehicle crash in Agbopura

Sri Lanka, April 14 -- An individual has died while 20 others, including children, have sustained injuries in a collision involving three vehicles in Agbopura this morning (14), Police said. A bus tr... Read More


Three returning from Bangkok arrested with Rs. 45mn worth narcotics

Sri Lanka, April 14 -- Three Sri Lankans who arrived from Bangkok have been apprehended for the possession of narcotics worth Rs. 45 million at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunaya... Read More


Parents urged to pay more attention to children to minimise accidents

Sri Lanka, April 14 -- Health authorities have urged parents and elders to pay extra attention to children to minimise accidents during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year festive season. Dr. Deepal Perer... Read More


RDA revenue from expressway tolls up by 30%

Sri Lanka, April 14 -- The revenue generated by the Road Development Authority (RDA) through expressway tolls on 11, 12 and 13 April has increased by 30% in comparison to the income generated during t... Read More