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Sinhala and Tamil New Year 2025 A community celebration that brings joy and happiness

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- The sound of the familiar koha (or the 'asian koel'), chanting the rhythmic tune, which millions of Sri Lankans wake up to, is a sign that 'Avurudu' (New Year) is near. The Sin... Read More


Pro-Palestinians condemn U.S. support for Israel

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- A protest was held on April 8 in front of the U.S. Embassy as a response to the U.S. government's funding and support for Israel, and the war crimes against Palestinians. The pr... Read More


Crosshairs: Trump's "Liberation Day" Tariffs Call for National Unity

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- When U.S. President Donald Trump announced his sweeping "Liberation Day" tariffs, the world economy braced for seismic aftershocks. In a bold and controversial return to economi... Read More


Halting all routines to embrace refreshing 'Avurudu'

Sri lANKA, April 11 -- Avurudu (New Year) presents us with an opportunity to connect with tradition. This is the time of the year when there is a longing to get back home, even if that means driving a... Read More


Lakshman Kadirgamar's Letters: Love, despair, vision and integrity

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- Once again, I have been gifted with material that provides further invaluable insight into the nature of my father, Lakshman Kadirgamar. April 12, 2025, marks his 93rd birth ann... Read More


Rice-Duck Integration: Hope for Sri Lanka's Smallholder Farmers and Food Security

New Delhi, April 11 -- Agriculture in Sri Lanka is at a deadlock, and for the smallholder farmers, who constitute the backbone of the nation's food production, it is a question of survival. Endless de... Read More


Amidst Govt. restrictions Uncertainty looms over Kimbulapitiya's creative fireworks industry

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- "We have to obtain a permit to manufacture fireworks and we pay around Rs. 4000-4500 every year to renew the licence. But they have reduced the quota of chemical components we r... Read More


Banks never required treasury allocated Rs.450bn for capital augmentation: CBSL

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- Despite the allocation of a massive Rs.450 billion by the government in 2024 for banks to close potential capital shortfalls, the funds were not required as the banks submitted ... Read More


BOI initiates industry dialogue on reciprocal US tariffs

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- The Board of Investment (BOI) invited all top 50 exporters in key industries to open dialogue to seek alternative strategies to mitigate the consequences due to the new US tarif... Read More


Doctors warn of unsafe firecrackers in the market

Colombo, April 11 -- As the Sinhala and Tamil New Year approaches, medical specialists are warning the public about the dangers of low-quality fire crackers being sold in the market. Consultant Ophth... Read More