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State Finance Minister Shehan Semasinghe said that, of the 1.5 million ‘Aswesuma’ beneficiaries selected,  the Treasury will disburse money to 800,000 beneficiaries… The post Aswesuma: 800,000 beneficiaries’ payments by Wednesday appeared…

The third Randoli Perahera of the Kandy Esala Festival will parade the streets today. Departing from the Dalada Maligawa at 6.48 pm,… The post Third Randoli Perahera today appeared first on DailyNews.

An agreement will be signed today between Sri Lanka and the Netherlands, to transfer ownership of several cultural artefacts taken away by… The post Dutch return of ancient artefacts today appeared first on DailyNews.

Considering the large number of people coming to Kandy for the Esala Perahera,  authorities have declared August 28, 29, 31 as holidays… The post Special holidays for Kandy schools due to Esala Perahera appeared first on DailyNews.

A mango was sold for Rs.162,000 in a temple auction held at Ukkulankulama Pillaiar Kovil in Vavuniya.  This mango was put up… The post Mango sold for Rs. 162,000 at Kovil auction appeared first on DailyNews.

The public has now got the opportunity to see the lion cub named ‘Simba’, a recent addition to the Dehiwala National Zoo.National… The post Dehiwala Zoo welcomes Lion cub ‘Simba’ appeared first on DailyNews.

A patient receiving treatment at the Maligawatta Kidney Hospital, committed suicide by jumping through  a window off the fourth floor of the… The post Kidney patient commits suicide appeared first on DailyNews.

A 25-year-old woman who was dancing at a wedding died after being taken ill there, Moragahahena Police said. The deceased has been… The post Young woman dies at wedding appeared first on DailyNews.

The Airport Authorities say that a mobile vehicle has been deployed to inform people to avoid  flying kites in the area around… The post Mobile vehicles warn people not to fly kites near airports appeared first on DailyNews.

The traditional honey offering to the Sacred Tooth Relic took place on Saturday morning as part of the first Randoli Perahera ritual.… The post Traditional offering of honey appeared first on DailyNews.