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Day after Vesak holiday moved to May 31

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils, and Local Government issued a statement clarifying the Vesak week and public holidays for 2026. Following Cabinet de... और पढ़ें


Police suspect foul play in discovery of youth's body

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- Authorities suspect that a 19-year-old youth found floating in the Kelani River near Mattakkuliya was forcibly drowned. The victim, a resident of Bloemendhal, contacted his wif... और पढ़ें


SJB urges President to appear before container probe committee

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Parliamentarian Mujibur Rahman stated that the President should appear before the Special Parliamentary Committee investigating the release of 323 c... और पढ़ें


Complaint filed with IGP over alleged Treasury hack

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- A formal complaint was submitted to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) today (22) via email, calling for an extensive investigation into the reported redirection of $2.5 mill... और पढ़ें


Public sector language training to get periodic checks

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- Public servants learning new languages should undergo regular progress reviews to ensure their skills remain effective, according to Minister of Justice and National Integration... और पढ़ें


Nigerian further remanded over online gift scam

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- A Nigerian national arrested for defrauding over Rs. 11.5 million through an online gift parcel scam will remain in custody until the 5th, following an order by Colombo Chief Ma... और पढ़ें


Public warned of banking scam disguised as Sri Lankan Airlines app

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- Police uncovered a fraudulent scheme where scammers contact individuals via WhatsApp, posing as representatives of Sri Lankan Airlines to promote a malicious mobile application.... और पढ़ें


Auspicious time for planting saplings falls today

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- The auspicious time for planting saplings is set for 9:01 AM today (23), as mentioned in the Sinhala and Tamil New Year litha (almanac). It is recommended to plant saplings whi... और पढ़ें


Thundershowers after 1pm today

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- The Department of Meteorology forecasts showers or thundershowers at most places of the island after 1.00 pm. Fairly heavy falls above 75 mm are likely at some places in Wester... और पढ़ें


Colombo bourse ends red

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- The All Share Price Index of the Colombo Stock Exchange closed at 22,566.58 points after declining by 73.23 points today (23). The S&P SL20 index also declined by 8.11 points t... और पढ़ें