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Countrywide audit of elders' care homes under way

Sri Lanka, June 7 -- As grieving families sought answers over the deaths of 13 residents in the Mawpiya Sevana Senehase Kedella fire in Batagoda, Anguruwathota, Social Security and Community Empowerme... Read More


Apology to Colonel (Rtd) Mahinda Dissanayake

Sri Lanka, May 31 -- On or about June 11, 1992 the Sunday Observer and Janatha newspapers published two articles titled "Army clean up exposes Rs. 8 million racket, Welfare Fund Colonel sacked" concer... Read More


Launch of Sincere Memories

Sri Lanka, May 31 -- Senior journalist Meghavarna Kumarasinghe and his elder sister Kumari Kumaraisnghe Tennakoon, who is 90 years old, will launch Sincere Memories, the book jointly written by them. ... Read More


Sri Lanka transforms in light and devotion for Vesak

Sri Lanka, May 31 -- Sri Lanka came alive with colour, devotion, and light as Vesak celebrations were observed across the country, marking the Birth, Enlightenment, and Passing Away of the Buddha. St... Read More


Buddha's teachings can heal modern world's divisions - Ven. Wimalarathana Thera

Sri Lanka, May 31 -- At a time when the world is witnessing an unprecedented technological advancement together with social divisions, anxiety, and conflicts, the teachings of the Buddha are more rele... Read More


Timeless faith

Sri Lanka, May 31 -- Bhikkhus and devotees of all ages gathered in reverence at the sacred Sri Dalada Maligawa on Vesak Poya Day, symbolising the enduring faith that the light of the Dhamma will be ca... Read More


Prof. Kapila Perera denies resignation linked to SC ruling

Sri Lanka, May 31 -- Former Secretary to the Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation, Kapila Perera, has rejected claims that his resignation was linked to a recent Supreme Court jud... Read More


Major General Nilantha Premaratne appointed Army Chief of Staff

Sri Lanka, May 31 -- Major General Nilantha Premaratne has been appointed as the 69th Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army, from May 29. Major General Premaratne, who currently serves as the Deputy C... Read More


Temporary leadership change at Atamasthanaya

Sri Lanka, May 31 -- Chief Sangha Nayaka of the North Central Province and Chief Incumbent of the Ruwanweli Maha Seya Ven. Eethalawetunuwewe Gnanathilaka Thera has been appointed to cover the duties a... Read More


Solar shutdown urged as grid faces surge

Sri Lanka, May 31 -- Rooftop solar users have been asked to voluntarily switch off their systems today (31) between 8.00 a.m. and 3.00 p.m. as the authorities scramble to stabilise the national electr... Read More