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LocalWalter Dayaratne and Chandradasa MallawarachchiTags: Print EditionThe Pirith Chanting held annually both Day and Night to coincide with the Poson Festival will be held for the 44th time from today (29) at the Pirith Mandapaya built in…

LocalTags: Print EditionTen prisoners, including a death row inmate, are currently participating in the GCE Ordinary Level examinations for the year 2022 (2023), which commenced today (29 May). According the new reports, Chandana Ekanayake,…

LocalTags: Print EditionPresident Ranil Wickremesinghe presented a momentous proclamation to the Mahavihara Vamsika Shyamopali Maha Nikaya Asgiri Vihara Senior Karaka Sangha Sabhika, Most Venerable Urulewatte Sri Dhammarakkhitha Thera,…

LocalTags: Print EditionThere has been a rapid appreciation of the LKR against the USD within the last week. Today (29 May) the buying rate of 1 USD was reported at LKR 289.89 and selling rate of 1 USD is 303.26 according to the CBSL…

LocalTags: Print EditionExpressing his views regarding recent incidents of insulting Buddhism, MP Prof. Channa Jayasumana yesterday said it appears  some forces who were behind the ‘Aragalaya’ were behind such efforts. Speaking to the media…

LocalTags: Print EditionThe last rites of veteran diplomat Deshamanya Jayantha Dhanapala will be  held at the Mahaiyawa cemetery in Kandy at 4.00 pm today. Deshamanya Jayantha Dhanapala passed away on Saturday. The late Dhanapala joined the…

LocalUpali KarunaratneTags: Print EditionThe Disaster Management Center (DMC) and the Examination Department will jointly implement a special programme to help students appearing for the GCE Ordinary Level if a disaster happens during the…

LocalSubashini SenanayakeTags: Print EditionThe National Transport Commission (NTC) has decided to operate the “Sisu Sariya” bus service during the GCE Ordinary Level Exam period.  Accordingly, the “Sisu Sariya” bus service to transport…

LocalTags: Print EditionPresident Ranil Wickremesinghe who is on an official visit to Japan held a cordial discussion with Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang yesterday. Their discussion focused on strengthening bilateral…

LocalD. S. GunathilakaUva Wellassa Special Corr.Tags: Print EditionPolice have arrested four persons who were digging for treasure in a private land in the Welawatta area in the Moneragala Police division on Thursday. During this raid,…