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
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
Sri Lanka, April 14 -- The arrest and suspension of former Commissioner General of Prisons, Thushara Upuldeniya, did not follow proper procedure, according to the Human Rights Commission. Upuldeniya f... Read More
Sri Lanka, April 13 -- Sufficient buses remain in operation today (13) for people travelling to their hometowns for the upcoming Sinhala and Hindu New Year, according to the Sri Lanka Transport Board.... Read More
Sri Lanka, April 13 -- General guidelines for New Year festivals, including traditional folk games, are issued by the Health Ministry this year. The Ministry of Health informs organisers to pay close ... Read More
Sri Lanka, April 13 -- Public cooperation is requested to minimise road accidents caused by alcohol consumption and reckless driving during the New Year festive period. Fatal road accidents totalling... Read More
Sri Lanka, April 13 -- Parents must take special care to protect children from firework-related injuries during the festive season, medical professionals advise. Doctors note that young children often... Read More
Sri Lanka, April 13 -- Preparations for the "Surya Sinhale Hiruth Ekka Thun Helaye Avurudu Mangalyaya" are finalised as Hiru TV readies a grand live broadcast for the New Year. Over 200 veteran and po... Read More
Sri Lanka, April 13 -- Betel prices surged rapidly as demand for the leaves spiked ahead of the New Year celebrations. Reports indicate that a standard bundle of betel leaves is now nearing the 400 ru... Read More
Sri Lanka, April 13 -- The sound of the Asian Koel or cuckoo, traditionally signalling the arrival of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year season in the month of Bak (April), is occurring at different times... Read More