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April 14, 2026
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Tollgates at Expressway Record Rs. 190 Million in 4 days during festive season
COLOMBO : The Inland Revenue Department has recorded revenue of over Rs. 190 million from expressway toll charges over a four-day period. The Road Development Authority (RDA) stated that a total of Rs. 196,119,425 was generated between the April 10th and April 13th. During this period, approximately 520,000 vehicles have used expressways. Accordingly, the highest...
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April 14, 2026
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More than 200 Iranian sailors leave Sri Lanka on special aircraft for Tehran
COLOMBO :More than 200 Iranian nationals who were held at the Welisara Detention Centre and the Koggala Detention Centre have left the island on a special aircraft on Tuesday (14). Deputy Minister of Defence Major General (Retd) Aruna Jayasekara stated that a total of 32 crew members rescued from Iranian navy ship IRIS Dena, which...
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April 14, 2026
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State ceremony for anointing oil for Avurudu to be held in Kandy on Wednesday,April 15
KANDY : The official state ceremony for the traditional oil-anointing ritual of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year is scheduled to take place Wednesdamorning (April 15) in Kandy. In line with New Year customs and auspicious timings, the ceremony will be held at 6:55 a.m. At the designated auspicious time, individuals are encouraged to wear...
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April 14, 2026
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President Joins New Year Celebrations with family of Newly Rebuilt Home Damaged by Cyclone Ditwah
COLOMBO : President Anura Kumara Dissanayake joined the Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebrations this morning (14) at the housewarming ceremony of the newly constructed home of Mr H.M. Indrajith Sampath Senarathna, located in the Malbeligala Grama Niladhari Division of the Galnewa Divisional Secretariat in Anuradhapura. The house had been destroyed by Cyclone Ditwah. The...
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April 14, 2026
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Iranian cultural counsellor greets Sri Lankans for New Year
COLOMBO : Dear People of Sri Lanka,Warm greetings and heartfelt wishes to the noble nation of Sri Lanka on the joyous occasion of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year.This cherished and ancient celebration stands as a beautiful symbol of harmony, coexistence, and the deep-rooted cultural unity of this land. It reflects the spirit of togetherness...
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