Dan Priyasad, the convenor of the “Nawa Sinhale National Movement” and a prominent political activist, has died from injuries sustained during a shooting incident in Wellampitiya on the night of April 22.
The Department of Meteorology has issued a weather advisory indicating showers or thundershowers in multiple parts of the island, particularly during the afternoon or night.
The official state oil-anointing ceremony for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year is scheduled to take place this morning at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy.
The department further warns of fairly heavy rainfall reaching around 50mm in localized areas, especially within the Central, Sabaragamuwa, and Uva Provinces.
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The Excise Department says 1,320 individuals have been arrested in connection with island-wide raids carried out during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year festive period.
As we welcome another vibrant Sinhala and Tamil New Year, it’s time to honor the age-old traditions that bring families together, invoke blessings, and set the tone for a prosperous year ahead.
Sri Lankan Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the Rising Bharat Summit 2025 held Yesterday.
Residents are urged to take necessary precautions to reduce the risks associated with temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
Former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, commonly known as ‘Pilleyan’, has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to recruit 18,853 graduates and youth into the state service, as part of the government’s efforts to tackle rising unemployment.
The Cabinet has approved amendments to the National Minimum Wage of Employees Act No. 3 of 2016, aligning private sector salaries with the 2025 Budget Proposals and recent public sector pay hikes.
The Department of Meteorology has issued a heat advisory for the Western, Northern, North-Central, North-Western, and Eastern provinces, as well as the Monaragala district.
