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8,742 'Dansal' registered for Vesak season; Derana's 24-hr 'Dansala' gets underway at 7pm

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- A total of 8,742 'Dansal' have been registered across the island, in line with the Vesak Day celebrations, the Public Health Inspectors' Union has confirmed. According to PHI Uni... Read More


British woman arrested at BIA with 46kg of Kush cannabis

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- A large consignment of Kush cannabis, illegally brought into Sri Lanka by a British national woman who arrived from Bangkok, Thailand, has been seized by Sri Lanka Customs. The n... Read More


Vesak season a time to heal hearts and minds of humanity - PM Harini

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasized that in Sri Lanka, where people of diverse ethnicities and religions coexist in harmony, the collective celebration of a major rel... Read More


Sri Pada Pilgrimage season draws to a close

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- The Sri Pada Pilgrimage season which commenced on the Unduwap Full Moon Poya Day on December 14, 2024 will officially conclude following religious observances. The annual Sri Pad... Read More


24-hour 'Dansala' organized by Derana commences

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- Sri Lanka's largest 24-hour 'Dansala', organized by Derana Media Network, officially commenced a short while ago at Independence Square in Colombo, drawing large crowds. This is ... Read More


24-hour 'Dansala' organized by TV Derana commences

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- Sri Lanka's largest 24-hour 'Dansala', organized by TV Derana, officially commenced a short while ago at Independence Square in Colombo, drawing large crowds. This is the second ... Read More


Sri Lanka evaluates readiness of ports and airports amid Indo-Pakistan tensions

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Bimal Ratnayake has recently chaired high-level discussions to assess the potential impact of the escalating tensions bet... Read More


Sri Lanka records surge in tourist arrivals and earnings in early 2025

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) reports that 33,910 international tourists arrived in the country during the first week of May 2025, marking a notable increase... Read More


Heat warning issued for several districts

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Ampara, Batticaloa, Polonnaruwa and Monaragala districts. The heat index, the temperature felt on the human body, is ... Read More


40 injured in Gerandi Ella bus accident still in hospitals, some in critical condition

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- Around 40 individuals who sustained injuries in yesterday's bus accident in Gerandi Ella, Ramboda are currently receiving in-house treatment at hospitals, Police said. According ... Read More