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Low-floor buses launched to boost accessible public transport for differently-abled
A new low-floor bus service that gives priority to persons with disabilities and special needs was launched today (21) from the Makumbura Multimodal Center (MMC). The service was inaugurated under...
Former Minister Premalal Jayasekara arrested
Former Minister Premalal Jayasekara has been arrested, Ada Derana reporter said. Premalal Jayasekara, also known as “Choka Malli,” has been...
Full medical and safety arrangements for ‘Aloka’ ahead of ‘Walk for Peace’ journey in Sri Lanka: Vet Association
The Sri Lanka Veterinary Association (SLVA) has announced that all necessary measures will be taken to ensure the health and...
President Anura Kumara expresses support for nationwide ‘Walk for Peace’ journey
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has expressed his full support for the “Walk for Peace” journey, which will be officially commenced...
Walk for Peace: Ven. Pannakara Thero and 07 monks arrive in Sri Lanka
Seven Buddhist monks, led by Vietnamese national Venerable Pannakara Thero has arrived in the country this morning (21) to take...
Special religious ceremonies to be held island-wide to mark 2019 Easter Sunday Attacks
Seven years have elapsed since the Easter Sunday attacks, and island-wide religious observances are being conducted today (21) in solemn...
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Special traffic plan in place tomorrow near Kochchikade Church
A special traffic plan will be in effect tomorrow (April 21) in and around the St. Anthony’s Church in Kochchikade, in view of a special religious service, police stated. According...
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UNP denies circulating social media statement on May Day celebrations
The United National Party (UNP) has dismissed as false a statement currently circulating on social media under the title “UNP’s stance on celebrating International Workers’ Day,” which uses the party’s...
Apr 20, 2026
Anura Karunathilaka sworn in as new Energy Minister
Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation Anura Karunathilake has been appointed as the Minister of Energy. Minister Karunathilake was sworn in before President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat...
Apr 20, 2026
Three injured after three-wheeler falls into 50-foot precipice in Watawala
A three-wheeler carrying members of the same family veered off the road and fell down a precipice of about 50 feet, injuring three of the passengers. They have been admitted...
Apr 20, 2026
Second school term for 2026 begins today
The second school term for the year 2026 in all government and government-approved private Sinhala and Tamil schools commences today (20). Meanwhile, the fourth stage of the first school term...
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Public services of Dept. for Registration of Persons resume today
The Department for Registration of Persons has announced that the issuance of National Identity Cards (NICs), which had been temporarily suspended, will resume from today (20). Accordingly, all public services,...
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