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No special treatment for VIPs - Nalinda

Srilanka, April 23 -- Cabinet Spokesman and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stressed that no exclusive queues have been allocated for VIPs or VVIPs participating in the Siri Dalada Vandanava... Read More


Unprecedented number of pilgrims in Kandy

Srilanka, April 23 -- With five days passed since the start of the Siri Dalada Vandanava, hundreds of thousands of devotees had the rare opportunity to witness and pay homage to the Sacred Tooth Relic... Read More


Police confirms death of Dan Priyasad

Srilanka, April 23 -- Dan Priyasad succumbed to gunshot injuries following a shooting incident that occurred around 9:10 p.m. on the top floor of the Laksanda Sevana apartment complex in Wellampitiya ... Read More


Widespread Showers and Thundershowers Expected Islandwide

Srilanka, April 23 -- Showers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m. Fairly heavy falls above 75 mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central Uva, ... Read More


Fallen Tree at Borella Cemetry Roundabout Damages Vehicles, Disrupts Traffic

Srilanka, April 23 -- A large tree toppled over at the Kanatta Roundabout in Borella, damaging seven vehicles, police reported. The incident has caused major traffic disruptions in the area, while au... Read More


Cardinal Ranjith Departs for Pope's Funeral in Rome

Srilanka, April 23 -- The Archbishop of Colombo, His Eminence Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith, departed from Katunayake Airport today en route to Rome to attend the funeral of the late Pope Francis, an offic... Read More


Flash Flood in Chilaw Forces Temporary Closure of Two Schools

Srilanka, April 23 -- A sudden flash flood in Chilaw town has prompted the temporary closure of Chilaw Ananda National School and Chilaw Vijaya Vidyalaya, according to the Chilaw Zonal Education Offic... Read More


Sathsara's Body Exhumed for Fresh Post-Mortem

Srilanka, April 23 -- The body of 26-year-old Muthuwadiyage Sathsara Nimesh, who died on April 2 while in Welikada police custody, was exhumed today (23) for a second post-mortem examination. The exh... Read More


Riot Erupts at Matara Prison; Inmates Transferred Amid Unrest

Srilanka, April 23 -- A violent riot broke out at Matara Prison around 8:00 PM on April 22, following protests over the transfer of two inmates to Angunakolapelessa Prison. As tensions escalated, inma... Read More


Police Issue Safety Advisory for Visitors to Sri Dalada Maligawa

Srilanka, April 23 -- Sri Lanka Police have issued a special advisory for devotees visiting the Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy. The notice urges visitors to remain vigilant about the individuals they a... Read More