Srilanka, Feb. 24 -- During a series of public meetings held today (24), Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious, and Cultural Affairs, Dr. Hiniduma Sunil Senevi, engaged with a group of astrologers who emphasized the need for a structured approach to compiling Sinhala Hindu New Year auspicious times from 2026.

The astrologers requested the Ministry's intervention to enhance the quality of their field and ensure a more standardized process for determining auspicious times. They clarified that since the auspicious times for 2025 have already been published, no changes would be made for the upcoming year.

Recognizing the importance of the matter, the Minister instructed officials to organize a program allowing astrologers to submit their sug...