Auspicious times of Sinhala and Tamil New Year 2021

The New Year which is known as ‘Aluth Avurudha’ in Sinhala, and ‘Puththandu’ in Tamil is celebrated by both communities through various rituals and customs.

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Apr 13, 2021

Consignment of carcinogenic coconut oil loaded onto ‘Barbara’

A consignment of carcinogenic coconut oil imported from Malaysia has been loaded onto the shipping vessel ‘Barbara’ anchored

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Apr 12, 2021

Dr. Wasantha Dissanayake passes away

Dr. Wasantha Dissanayake, the Director of the Apeksha Hospital in Maharagama, has passed away early this morning (April 11).

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Apr 11, 2021

Investigation launched into video clip of unsafe driving on expressway

A video clip of unsafe driving on the Southern Expressway is currently circulating on social media.

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Apr 11, 2021

Blue Beach Island Underwater Gallery’ opened off Nilwella Coast

At the invitation of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne Minister of Youth & Sports Namal Rajapaksa declared

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Apr 10, 2021

Tests confirm Aflatoxin not present in 109 random coconut oil samples

The reports on tests carried out on 109 random samples of coconut oil in the market have been received, says State Minister Lasantha Alagiyawanna.

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Apr 10, 2021

Man pronounced dead regains consciousness at hospital morgue

A man, who was pronounced dead by a doctor, has regained consciousness after being sent to the hospital’s morgue.

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Apr 10, 2021

Britain’s Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, dies aged 99

Britain’s Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died aged 99, Buckingham Palace has announced.

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Apr 09, 2021

Mrs. World 2020 Caroline Jurie relinquishes crown

Reigning Mrs. World Caroline Jurie, who was involved in a controversy at the Mrs. Sri Lanka beauty pageant, says she will relinquish the crown.

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Apr 09, 2021

Ven. Jamburewela Chandrarathana Thero arrested

Ven. Jamburewela Chandrarathana Thero has been arrested by the Fort Police a short while ago, Police Media Spokesperson DIG Ajith Rohana said.

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Apr 08, 2021

Special permit to import Palm oil for bakery goods

A special permit procedure will be introduced to import Palm oil required for the production of bakery and confectionery products, says

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Apr 07, 2021

Ajith Mannapperuma to fill Ranjan’s parliamentary seat rendered vacant?

Former State Minister Ajith Mannapperuma, who contested the 2020 general election from Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), is expected

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Apr 07, 2021

AG summons Conservator-General of Forests over recent reports on forest destruction

Attorney General Dappula de Livera has summoned the Conservator-General of Forests and other officials of the Forest Conservation

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Apr 06, 2021

Motion presented to appoint PSC to identify changes to election laws, electoral system

Leader of the House Dinesh Gunawardena has presented a motion to appoint a select committee to identify appropriate changes

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Apr 06, 2021

Foreign Ministry’s approval not needed for returnees from overseas– Army Chief

Sri Lankans who are returning to the island from overseas do not need to obtain the approval from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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Apr 06, 2021

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