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EC makes special requests from parties and independent groups

Sri Lanka, April 15 -- A special request has been made by the National Election Commission from political parties and independent groups that have initiated legal proceedings against any rejection of ... Read More


LG polls campaigning peaceful, no major incidents: PAFFREL

Sri Lanka, April 15 -- Campaigning activities for the 2025 Local Government (LG) election has been largely peaceful so far, according to a local election watchdog. Despite around 71,000 persons conte... Read More


412 admitted to National Hospital due to accidents during New Year

Sri Lanka, April 15 -- A total of 412 persons have been admitted to the Colombo National Hospital owing to injuries sustained from various accidents reported on 13 and 14 April. Six of them were pron... Read More


Road accidents lead to five deaths including a toddler

Sri Lanka, April 14 -- A total of five fatalities, including the death of a toddler, has been reported due to separate road accidents in various parts of the island. The accidents were reported from ... Read More


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