President meets Malwathu Chief Prelate and receives New Year blessings
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake called on the Most Venerable Thibbatuwawe Sri Sumangala Mahanayaka Thera of the Malwathu Chapter of the Siam Nikaya of the Maha Vihara tradition. During a visit to the Malwathu Maha Vihara this morning (15), President Dissanayake…
Walk for Peace monks begin sacred journey to Sri Lanka
A group of monks from the Walk for Peace delegation has embarked on a sacred journey from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Texas, to Sri Lanka. Led by Phra Ponchai Khamyeam, the delegation carries with them a message of peace,…
Dollar rate today : Selling rate unchanged at Rs. 318
The Sri Lankan rupee remains steady against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (15), compared to last Friday, with the selling rate steady at Rs. 318. According to Seylan Bank, the buying and selling rates of…
American Youtuber Johnny Somali sentenced to jail in South Korea
An American YouTuber who caused outrage for filming himself kissing a statue commemorating Korean wartime sex slaves has been sentenced to six months in prison, a court in Seoul said on Wednesday. Johnny Somali, 25, gained notoriety several years ago…
SLPP to move forward learning from past mistakes: Namal
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organizer, MP Namal Rajapaksa, says the party will move forward while learning from past mistakes, highlighting the need for reflection, cultural preservation, and youth empowerment. He made these remarks while speaking to the media…
‘Economic Fury’ : US will not renew waiver on Iranian oil
The US warned Tuesday it will unleash full “Economic Fury” on Iran, ending a reprieve on sanctions on Tehran oil at sea and threatening to move against foreign banks that back Iran’s terror activities. After the first day of the…
State institutions resume operations from today
The Ministry of Public Administration has announced that state institutions have resumed operations from today (April 15) following the Sinhala and Tamil New Year holidays. According to the Ministry, government offices will function as usual on April 15, 16, and…
State Oil‑Anointing Ceremony 2026 held in Kandy
The State Oil‑Anointing Ceremony, a key ritual of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, was held this morning (15) at the Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy, with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake taking part. Organized jointly by the Ministry of Health…
Special transport services begin today for Sinhala and Tamil New Year return travel
Authorities have introduced special transport arrangements from today (15) to facilitate the return of passengers who travelled to villages for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year. Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) Chairman Sanjeewa Kanagaratne announced that the services will commence…
About 50 mm of rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, and North-western provinces, and in the Anuradhapura district after 1.00 pm today (15). According to the Department of Meteorology, fairly heavy falls about 50 mm are…