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Sajith calls for meaningful empowerment in New Year message

Sri Lanka, April 14 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has called for meaningful empowerment of the people through sustainable, long-term solutions in his message marking the Sinhala and Tamil New ... Read More


Man arrested at BIA with illegal cigarette stock

Sri Lanka, April 14 -- A Sri Lankan passenger was arrested by airport customs officers in the early hours of April 14 for attempting to illegally bring a large consignment of foreign-made cigarettes i... Read More


PM extends New Year wishes to nation

Sri Lanka, April 14 -- Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has extended her wishes to the nation in a message marking the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, highlighting unity, renewal and collective strength.... Read More


President's New Year message highlights unity, prosperity and renewal

Sri Lanka, April 14 -- Marking the auspicious transition of the sun and the arrival of the spring harvest season, the Sinhala and Tamil New Year has dawned once again, celebrated by Sri Lankans since ... Read More


Beginning of the New Year

Sri Lanka, April 14 -- The Sinhala and Hindu (Tamil) New Year will begin on Tuesday, April 14, at 9:32 AM according to the first part of the day. The Sinhala and Hindu (Tamil) New Year marks a joyful... Read More


Police urge caution as road fatalities rise during festive season

Sri Lanka, April 14 -- Sri Lanka Police have issued a strong warning to motorists to avoid drunk and reckless driving during the ongoing festive season. According to the latest data, the first four m... Read More


Iran will not yield to any threats: Ghalibaf

Sri Lanka, April 13 -- Bagher Ghalibaf, the Speaker of Iran's parliament, has stated that his country will not submit to any threats from the United States. In remarks to reporters on Sunday, April 1... Read More


Consumer Affairs Authority extends special raid until April 30

Sri Lanka, April 13 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) said that its special raid and investigation programme launched for the festive season will continue until April 30. According to CAA Direc... Read More


April 19 declared day of prayers for Easter Sunday attack victims

Sri Lanka, April 13 -- The Catholic church in Sri Lanka has declared April 19, 2026 as a day of prayer for the victims of the Easter Sunday bomb attacks, Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith... Read More


Festive food raids surge: 817 legal cases filed

Sri Lanka, April 13 -- Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) have carried out 967 food safety raids islandwide during the ongoing festive season, resulting in 817 legal cases being filed against violators. ... Read More