Postal voting for 2025 LG Polls begins

The marking of postal votes for this year’s Local Government (LG) elections commences today (April 24), with over 648,000 eligible voters expected to cast their ballots by mail.

Postal voting will take place over four designated days — April 24, 25, 28, and 29 — allowing eligible applicants from a wide range of government institutions to par...

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Trump criticises Zelensky as Ukraine refuses Russian control of Crimea

US President Donald Trump has accused Volodymyr Zelensky of harming peace negotiations, after the Ukrainian president said Kyiv would not recognise Russian control of Crimea.

Writing on Truth Social, Trump claimed a deal to end the war was ‘very close’, but that Zelensky’s refusal to accept US terms ‘will do nothing but prolong’ the conflict.

Earlier...

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Siri Dalada Vandanawa enters day 7

The seventh day of ‘Siri Dalada Vandanawa’ continues to draw overwhelming crowds to Kandy, with an estimated 400,000 devotees queuing across the city to witness the sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha.

In response to the massive influx, Sri Lanka Police have introduced a special identification badge system to help manage and recognize devotees...

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Sri Lanka Police tighten inspections on off-bike helmet wearers

The Police Headquarters has issued a directive to all officers across the island to closely monitor and inspect individuals behaving suspiciously wearing protective helmets, particularly while not riding the motorcycles.

This move comes in the wake of a series of serious crimes, including shootings and homicides, in which suspects have used...

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Discussions on US trade tariffs successful; Joint statement expected soon - President

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says discussions between Sri Lanka and the United States on revising reciprocal trade tariffs imposed by US on Sri Lankan exports have been successful.

Addressing a National People’s Power (NPP) public rally in Ratnapura, the President expressed that Sri Lanka and the US are scheduled to issue a joint statement on...

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Special train service for Siri Dalada Wandanawa suspended

Sri Lanka Railways announced that the special trains from Colombo Fort to Kandy for the veneration of the Sacred Tooth Relic will not operate from tomorrow (24 April) until further notice.

The Railways General Manager said the special service has been suspended based on a request made by the police.

Earlier today, Sri Lanka Police urged the public...

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