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Long queue two days ahead of exposition of Sacred Tooth Relic

Colombo, April 17 -- A long queue of devotees waiting to worship the Sacred Tooth Relic is already forming in Kandy. Most are from the south, while thousands of others have travelled from areas such ... Read More


Ferry services between Mannar, Rameswaram to commence soon: President

Colombo, April 17 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today that steps will be taken soon to resume ferry services between Mannar and Rameswaram. Adressing an election rally in Mannar, he said... Read More


Starlink's South Asian Push: Sri Lanka's balancing act between connectivity and security

Sri Lanka, April 16 -- Elon Musk's satellite internet venture, Starlink, has begun making definitive strides into South Asia, with Sri Lanka becoming the first country in the region to grant it offici... Read More


More accidents reported outside Colombo during New Year weekend: Health Ministry

Colombo, April 16 -- More accidents than in the city were reported from areas outside Colombo and its suburbs during the New Year long weekend, the Health Ministry said. Head of the Ministry's Accide... Read More


Shooting near Gampaha bus stand

Colombo, April 16 -- A shooting incident was reported near the public bus stand in Gampaha town last night, police said. According to reports, two individuals on a motorcycle opened fire at a moving ... Read More


Anointing of oil ritual starts

Sri Lanka, April 16 -- The traditional Anointing of Oil ceremony will take place at 9:04 AM on Wednesday, April 16, as part of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebrations. This ritual is performed to ... Read More


Public advised to take precautions as heat reaches 'caution level'

Colombo, April 16 -- With temperatures rising to the 'Caution Level' as felt by the human body, National Hospital Colombo Accidents Ward Director Dr. Indika Jagoda advised the public to take necessary... Read More


Extreme heat advisory issued for over 20 districts

Colombo, April 16 -- The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Department of Meteorology has issued a "Warm Weather Advisory - Extreme Caution Level" for over 20 districts across the country. A... Read More


Investor sentiment pushes ASPI to gain 99+ points amid holiday-driven dull trading

Sri Lanka, April 16 -- The All Share Price Index (ASPI) recorded a gain of 99.68 points during today's trading session, closing at 15,625.88, up by 0.64%. The S&P SL20 Index also edged higher, rising ... Read More


GovPay causes major revenue loss to Postal Dept: UPTUF

Colombo, April 16 -- After the introduction of the GovPay online system for paying traffic fines, the income generated by the Postal Department from such payments has ceased, resulting in a significan... Read More