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New harvest festival held at Gal Viharaya

Srilanka, April 5 -- The Maha season New harvest festival took place today at the historical Gal Vihara sacred grounds in Polonnaruwa under the patronage of the Head of State. Ven. Wendaruwe Upali Th... Read More


Special New Year transport services to begin this Thursday

Srilanka, April 5 -- New Year transport services are scheduled to commence this Thursday, the 09th, according to Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) Chairman Sajeewa Kanagaratne. Approximately 1,500 add... Read More


Easter Sunday celebrated today

Srilanka, April 5 -- Christian and Catholic devotees across the globe observe Easter Sunday today (05) with great devotion. This day commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. Belie... Read More


Severe lightning alerts issued for multiple provinces

Srilanka, April 5 -- Severe lightning warnings were issued by the Department of Meteorology for the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, Southern, and North-Central provinces. This alert additionally covers t... Read More


Water supply in Padukka suspended for 12 hours

Srilanka, April 5 -- A 12-hour water cut will affect Padukka and surrounding areas from 8:00 PM today (05) Sunday until 8:00 AM tomorrow (06) Monday, according to the National Water Supply and Drainag... Read More


Nawa Janatha Peramuna leader challenges CID to reveal Easter Sunday attack mastermind

SriLanka, April 4 -- New Janata Peramuna Leader Sugishwara Bandara requested the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to present evidence to court if they discovered the mastermind behind the Easte... Read More


High-achieving Jaffna student dies suddenly following illness

SriLanka, April 4 -- Lavan Akshayan, a resident of Inuvil South in Jaffna who excelled in the Advanced Level examination, passed away today (04) due to a sudden illness. The entire area remains in de... Read More


GMOA to decide on strike continuation at emergency meeting

SriLanka, April 4 -- The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) stated that an emergency executive council meeting will determine whether the ongoing strike will end at 8:00 AM tomorrow (5) o... Read More


Thundershowers expected in several areas

SriLanka, April 4 -- The Department of Meteorology forecasted showers or thundershowers may occur at several places across most parts of the island after 1:00 p.m. today (04). Fairly heavy showers ab... Read More


Mobile cyber scams rise during festive season

SriLanka, April 4 -- Cyber scams conducted through mobile phones show an upward trend during the festive season, according to the Computer Emergency Response Forum. Senior Information Security Engine... Read More