The Taliban government in Afghanistan has banned chess until further notice due to fears the game is a source of gambling. Officials said the game has...
Sri Lanka Police has announced the implementation of a special traffic plan in Colombo in line with this year’s Vesak Festival. Starting today (May 12), traffic...
The annual Sri Pada Pilgrimage season ends with the Vesak Poya today (May 12) following religious observances. The season commenced on the Unduwap Full Moon Poya...
A special presidential pardon has been granted to 388 inmates islandwide, in view of Vesak 2025. Inmates aged 65 or above who have served at least...
The holy ‘Vesak Poya Day’ is celebrated today (May 12). Buddhists all over the world celebrate the Vesak Full Moon Poya Day today (May 12). Buddhists...
The Department of Meteorology says showery conditions are expected to be enhanced in the Southwestern part of the country up to some extent from today (May...
The Media Division of the Ministry of Energy has dismissed media reports claiming the resignation of Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) Chairman Dr. Tilak Siyambalapitiya, clarifying that...
Popular actress Semini Iddamalgoda, arrested for failing to appear in court over unpaid Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) contributions linked to her private security company, was granted...
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) is considering a 25 to 35 percent electricity tariff increase, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) urging Sri Lanka to implement...
Four names have been proposed to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to fill two vacancies in the Court of Appeal (CA). Chief Justice Murdu Fernando has proposed...