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Easter Sunday celebrated today

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2 years ago

April 9, 2023

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Christians around the world celebrate Easter Sunday today (09), which marks Jesus Christ’s resurrection from death.

The Easter Sunday service held at St. Lucia Cathedral in Kotahena, Colombo last night, led by the Archbishop of Colombo – His holiness Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith.

Police spokesman – SSP Nihal Thalduwa has said that security has been beefed around churches, involving not only the police, but also the STF and the tri forces.

Meanwhile, in a special Easter message, President Ranil Wickremesinghe has reassured that legal proceedings related to the tragic bombings are being processed independently and impartially, without any influence.

“The necessary groundwork towards this end has been laid, to ensure justice for all the victims. I pledge my unwavering commitment to ensuring the security of our country by preventing any recurrence of such heinous acts,” he has added.

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Liquor stores closed on election day

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7 hours ago

May 3, 2025

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Liquor stores islandwide will be closed on Tuesday, May 06 in view of the Local Government elections.

Excise Chief U.L. Udaya Kumara announced that retail liquor outlets will remain closed during the period between Monday, May 05 closing time to opening time on Wednesday, May 07.

However, this ruling is exempted for in-house guests of all Tourist Board approved hotels and boutique villas.

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Police to look into threats faced by 2 journos

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7 hours ago

May 3, 2025

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Police are investigating alleged underworld threats faced by two well known journalists, reports say.

Complaints have been made that senior journalist Chamuditha Samarawickrama, who hosts Hiru Channel programs and runs the YouTube channel ‘Talk with Chamuditha’ is facing threats from the notorious “Dehi Bale’s” group while M. Chamika, who of the “Neth FM Balumgala” programme is facing threats from underworld kingpin – Kanjipani Imran.

Following complaints made to the Ministries of Defence and Public Security, an investigation has been initiated on the instructions of the Acting IGP – SDIG Priyantha Weerasuriya.

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Campaigning for LG polls ends tonight

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7 hours ago

May 3, 2025

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Campaigning for the local government elections will conclude at midnight tonight (May 03), as per Election Commission’s directives that all campaigning must end 48 hours before the polls.

The elections are scheduled to be held on May 06.