General LNP - National Vesak Week begins today
Sri Lanka marks the beginning of National Vesak Week today (10), commemorating the 2,569th ‘Sambuddha Jayanthi’ (Sambudhu Themagula). The week-long observance,…
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General LNP - Two dead, 40 injured in head-on collision of buses in Minneriya
Two persons have died and around 40 others have sustained injuries following a head-on collision involving two private buses in Minihirigama, Minneriya this…
General LNP - ‘Siri Dalada Wandanawa’ to conclude today amidst huge turnout
The special exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Siri Dalada Wandanawa, is scheduled to conclude today (27) at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy,…
General LNP - Pope Francis' funeral to be held on Saturday
Reuters - Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday, April 26, at 10.00 a.m. (0800 GMT) at St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican said in a statement.
General LNP - Pope Francis has died, the Vatican says
Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, died on Monday (Apr 21) at the age of 88. The Vatican announced his death on…
General LNP - ‘Siri Dalanda Vandanawa’: Sacred Tooth Relic’s exposition hours extended
The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy has announced an extension to the daily exposition hours of the Sacred Tooth Relic, allowing devotees additional…
General LNP - Second day of ‘Siri Dalada Vandanawa’ draws massive crowds to Kandy
Today marks the second day of the ‘Siri Dalada Vandanawa,’ a rare and sacred opportunity for both local and foreign devotees to witness the revered Sacred…
General LNP - Strict programme underway to counter Kandy’s liquor consumption during sacred exposition
A 10-day strict programme is underway presently to counter the sale and consumption of alcohol within the Kandy City limits during the period of the exposition…
General LNP - ‘Siri Dalada Wandanawa’ to commence today in Kandy
“Siri Dalada Wandanawa”, the special exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic, being held for the first time in 16 years, is scheduled to commence at the Temple of…
General LNP - No special access for elites at sacred tooth relic exposition
There will be no special queues or tickets for elite individuals during the exposition of yhe Sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha, which is open to the public,…
General LNP - Vasavilan-Palaly road reopens after 34 years
The Vasavilan–Palaly road, which remained closed for 34 years due to the prolonged civil conflict, has officially been reopened to the public this morning…
General LNP - JKCG Auto begins BYD revolution delivering cars to first two customers
John Keells CG Auto (JKCG Auto) yesterday began the BYD revolution by handing over New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) to the first two customers. BYD SEALION 6 was the…
General LNP - BYD’s first shipment arrives in Sri Lanka
John Keells CG Auto marks a new era in green mobility In a momentous event for Sri Lanka’s automotive landscape, the first shipment of BYD’s cutting-edge new…
General LNP - Beer truck overturns causing heavy traffic on Colombo-Ratnapura road
A container truck transporting beer bottles has met with an accident on the Colombo-Ratnapura main road in the Meennana area in Eheliyagoda, completely…
General LNP - CID investigates alleged plot to disrupt fuel distribution
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched an investigation into a complaint regarding an alleged attempt to disrupt the country’s fuel…
General LNP - ’National Women’s Week’ declared
In line with International Women’s Day, which falls on March 8, the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs has declared a 'National Women’s Week' to commemorate…
General LNP - Fuel distributors warn of shortage from today
While disputing the statement made by Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) Chairman stating that there would be no fuel shortage this week, the Fuel…
General LNP - Dates announced for special exposition of Sacred Tooth Relic
The Diyawadana Nilame of the Sri Dalada Maligawa, Pradeep Nilanga Dela, has announced the dates and times for the special exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic,…
General LNP - CPC assures no risk of fuel shortage in the country
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has assured that there is no risk of a fuel shortage in the country at any point. According to CPC Chairman, D. J.…
General LNP - Muslims to commence Ramadan fasting on Sunday
Muslims in Sri Lanka will begin the Holy month of Ramadan on Sunday, (02), since the new moon for the month was not sighted today, the Colombo Grand Mosque…
General LNP - Sri Lanka’s Hambantota Port and Sinopec enhance maritime fuel supply with HSFO storage
Sri Lanka’s China-backed Hambantota Port and Sinopec have announced the addition of High Sulphur Fuel Oil (HSFO) to their range of ship fuels. In a statement,…
General LNP - Even a monkey can cause an islandwide blackout to Sri Lanka's outdated grid
Sri Lanka was once again plunged into utter chaos yesterday morning when an islandwide power outage hit the districts at around 10.45 am, disrupting the lives…
General LNP - You become a real queen when you fix each other’s crowns –Ishadi Amanda
Sri Lanka’s Ishadi Amanda who won first runner-up at the recently concluded Mrs. World 2024 pageant in Las Vegas spoke about the challenges she had to overcome…
General LNP - Social media contributes to rise in child suicides: CCPSL
The College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka (CCPSL) states that the use of social media has contributed to an increase in child suicides. Its chairperson,…