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Siri Dalada Wandanawa concludes today

The special exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic, 'Siri Dalada Wandanawa', concludes today (27) at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy,...

Distribution of LG election polling cards continues today

The Election Commission (EC) announced that the distribution of official polling cards for the upcoming Local Government (LG) Election will continue today (27).   Polling card...

Shooting incident reported in Katunayake, one injured

A shooting incident has been reported in the Heenatiyana area of Katunayake, police said. According to police, a 29-year-old resident of Heenatiyana sustained injuries during...

AG directed to file contempt charges against Deshabandu Tennakoon

The Matara Magistrate’s Court has decided that IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon has committed contempt of court by bringing his vehicle inside the court premises on...

Police team to assist probe into IGP Deshabandhu Tennakoon’s alleged misconduct

The Committee of Inquiry investigating Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandhu Tennakoon over alleged abuse of power has requested the Acting IGP to nominate...

Sri Lanka reaches staff-level agreement with IMF on economic reforms

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Sri Lankan authorities have reached a staff-level agreement on the economic policies required to conclude the fourth review...

“Siri Dalada Wandanawa” to conclude on 27 April as scheduled

The Diyawadana Nilame of the Sri Dalada Maligawa, Pradeep Nilanga Dela Bandara confirmed that the “Siri Dalada Wandanawa,” the special exposition of the Sacred...

Ex-President Wickremesinghe to appear before CIABOC next week

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe is scheduled to appear before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) on Monday (28).   According to the...

Govt. issues statement on Washington talks with US on reciprocal tariff deal

A Sri Lankan delegation met with the U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer on 22 April, 2025, at the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office in...

New directive for Police on helmet users

Police have directed officers to monitor individuals suspiciously wearing helmets while not riding motorcycles, following a rise in crimes involving suspects using full-face helmets...

Rare triple conjunction to light up Sri Lankan skies tomorrow

Skywatchers in Sri Lanka are in for a rare and delightful cosmic show tomorrow morning (25), as Venus, Saturn, and the Moon align in...

Public urged to avoid Kandy amid massive Dalada pilgrimage crowd

Police request the public to avoid visiting Kandy today (24) and tomorrow (25) due to heavy crowds at the Sri Dalada Wandanawa, with over...

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