- April 24, 20260 CommentEhi Passiko” Peace Walk Enters Third Successful Day from Shri Dalada MaligawaKANDY : “Ehi Passiko” Peace Walk Enters Third Day from Temple of the ToothThe third day of the “Ehi Passiko” global peace walk commenced Friday, April, (24) from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. The group of monks, led by Venerable Pannakara Thero, arrived in Kandy on Thursday afternoon before beginning the third day...Local
- April 24, 20260 CommentPeople advised to register Vesak ‘Dansal’ to avoid legal actionCOLOMBO : Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) have announced that the registration of ‘Dansal’ to be held islandwide in view of the upcoming Vesak Poya has already commenced. President of the Sri Lanka Public Health Inspectors Union (PHIU), K.P. Boralessa, stated that parties intending to organise ‘Dansal’ event are required to inform the PHI in charge...Local
- April 24, 20260 CommentWar against Iran pushes more than 30 million back into poverty -UN development chief saysWASHINGTON! More than 30 million people will be pushed back into poverty by the impacts of the Iran war including disruptions to fuel and fertiliser supplies just as farmers are planting crops, U.N. development chief Alexander De Croo said on Thursday. Fertiliser shortages – worsened by the blocking of cargo vessels through the Strait of...International
- April 24, 20260 CommentMumbai-based Sri Lankan Community Celebrates Sinhala and Tamil New YearMUMBAI : Sri Lankans in Mumbai and their families came together to celebrate the Sinhala and TamilNew Year on 18 April 2026 at the newly opened Sri Lankan restaurant in Bandra, ‘Lisa’sLanka’. The event was conceived and organized by the Mumbai-based Sri Lankancommunity in consultation with the Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Mumbai.Lanka-phile Chef...Local
- April 24, 20260 CommentApplications for 2026 A/L exam close at midnight on Friday,April,24COLOMBO: The Department of Examinations has announced that the acceptance of applications for the 2026 G.C.E Advanced Level (A/L) Examination will conclude on Friday , April (24) at 12.00 midnight. According to an announcement issued by the Commissioner General of Examinations, A. K. S. Indika Kumari Liyanage, applications have been accepted exclusively through the online...Education
