Auspicious times of the New Year start today

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1 year ago

April 11, 2024

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The first two auspicious times (Neketh) for the 2024 Sinhala and Hindu New Year will fall today (April 11).

The Sighting of the New Moon and the ‘Bathing for the Old Year’ will take place today.

It is stated that to observe the second ritual, the bathing should be done after applying the essence of Bo Leaves, followed by religious observances.

The 2024 Sinhala and Hindu New Year will dawn at 9.05pm on Saturday (April 13).

New Chief of Staff appointed to SL Army

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5 minutes ago

June 26, 2025

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Major General Kapila Dolage of the Corps of Sri Lanka Engineers has been appointed as the 67th Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army, effective today (June 26).

He succeeds Major General Chandana Wickramasinghe, who retired after serving in the post.

Indictments filed against 12 including Keheliya

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13 minutes ago

June 26, 2025

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The Attorney General has filed indictments against 12 individuals, including former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, at the Colombo Permanent Three-Judge High Court today (June 26) over the procurement of substandard antibody vaccines.

The charges relate to a controversial vaccine deal that allegedly involved irregularities and compromised public health safety during Rambukwella’s tenure as Minister of Health.

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Ex- Health secretary arrested

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16 minutes ago

June 26, 2025

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Former Secretary to the Ministry of Health – Janaka Sri Chandragupta, was arrested today (June 26) by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

He was taken into custody after appearing before the CIABOC this morning to provide a statement regarding an ongoing investigation.