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Sri Lanka hockey team returns after securing Asian Games qualification

Sri Lanka, April 14 -- The Sri Lanka hockey team arrived back in the country after winning the runner-up position at the Asian Games qualifying hockey tournament held in Bangkok, Thailand. The Sri La... Read More


Expressway revenue exceeds 196 million rupees

Sri Lanka, April 14 -- The Road Development Authority (RDA) earned a total revenue of Rs. 196,119,425 from vehicular traffic on expressways over the past four days. According to the RDA, 520,403 vehic... Read More


Illicit underground distillery raided

Sri Lanka, April 14 -- Officers from the Chilaw Division Anti-Narcotics Unit raided an illegal underground liquor distillery operating in the Katukenda area of Dankotuwa. During the operation, authori... Read More


Local drug distributor arrested with narcotics worth over 7 million rupees

Sri Lanka, April 14 -- Police arrested "Marawila Akila," the primary local distributor for a drug syndicate operated by "Hytop Thushara," a chief associate of the notorious underworld figure "Konda Ra... Read More


Significant rainfall recorded in catchment areas

Sri Lanka, April 14 -- Hydroelectric power plant regions received notable rainfall during the 24 hours ending at 8:30 AM today. The Department of Meteorology reported that Maussakelle recorded 42 mm, ... Read More


Auspicious time for cooking meals set for 10:51 am

Sri Lanka, April 14 -- The auspicious moment for cooking meals falls at 10:51 AM. The traditional almanac suggests dressing in red attire while facing the south to light the hearth and prepare milk ri... Read More


New Year is a renaissance of coexistence and mutual bonds

Sri Lanka, April 14 -- The Sinhala and Tamil New Year represents more than a mere festival; it signifies a new renaissance of coexistence and mutual relationships within cultural value systems, accord... Read More


Tourism earnings, arrivals decline in March

Sri Lanka, April 14 -- Tourism earnings continued to weaken, with March marking the first decline in visitor arrivals after several months of growth. Sri Lanka earned USD 352.0 million from tourism i... Read More


Hiru TV launches grand New Year celebration

Sri Lanka, April 14 -- The "Surya Sinhale Hiruth Ekka Thun Helaye Avurudu Mangalyaya" commenced with grand scale today (14) at 6:30 AM, broadcast live on Hiru TV for viewers across the country. This c... Read More


High enthusiasm among Sri Lankans for the New Year

Sri Lanka, April 14 -- Sri Lankans currently display great excitement as they prepare to celebrate the Sinhala and Tamil New Year. The 'Punya Kaalaya' or auspicious period for religious observances be... Read More