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Prelates present memo on Bodh Gaya to Indian PM

Srilanka, April 7 -- A memorandum has been submitted to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi by the Maha Nayaka Theras regarding the Bodh Gaya crisis. Strong opposition has emerged from within India, ... Read More


Speed fiend knocks down three, child dies in Mahabage

Srilanka, April 7 -- A speeding car struck three young children playing near their home claiming the life of a five-year-old girl, while two other children were left seriously injured. The driver fle... Read More


PM Modi, President inaugurate upgraded Maho-Omanthai rail line, signalling system

Srilanka, April 7 -- The upgraded Maho-Omanthai railway line and newly installed Maho-Anuradhapura railway signalling system were officially inaugurated yesterday (6) by President Anura Kumara Dissana... Read More


Indian PM pays homage to sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi

Srilanka, April 7 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake paid homage to the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura and received blessings yesterday (6). Fo... Read More


India to reduce interest rates for Sri Lanka

Srilanka, April 7 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed that the bilateral 'Debt Restructuring Agreement' between India and Sri Lanka will provide immediate assistance and relief to the peop... Read More


Govt. to initiate prompt discussions with US on possible relief measures

Colombo, April 5 -- The Sri Lankan government is expected to initiate prompt discussions with the US government regarding possible relief measures following the introduction of the US reciprocal tarif... Read More


Showers and Thundershowers expected today

Sri Lanka, April 5 -- Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Southern province and in Monaragala, Ampara and Batticaloa districts. Showers or thundershowers will occur in the other areas of ... Read More


India and Sri Lanka Strengthen Ties with New Bilateral Agreements

Sri Lanka, April 5 -- A joint press conference and official state ceremony between India and Sri Lanka are currently underway at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo. The event marks the signing an... Read More


CAA Sets Maximum Retail Prices for Bottled Water

Sri Lanka, April 4 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority has issued an extraordinary gazette notification setting maximum retail prices for bottled drinking water, effective from April 1. According to th... Read More


Special Transport Services for Exposition of the Tooth Relic

Sri Lanka, April 4 -- The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has announced that special transport services will be provided from April 18 for devotees traveling to Kandy to visit the Sri Dalada Maligawa... Read More