April 15 declared a public holiday

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Public Administration and Home Affairs Minister W.D.J. Senevirathne said April 15 has been declared as a public holiday in view of the Sinhala - Hindu New Year.

The decision was taken as the New Year Celebrations fall during the weekend this time.(Ajith Siriwardana)

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Tisara Saturday, 30 March 2013 12:00 AM

wow via DM Android App

roshan Saturday, 30 March 2013 12:00 AM

hurrah! via DM Android App

tomsamusa Saturday, 30 March 2013 03:50 PM

This is TAMIL new year especially in 2013 and not hindu new year as youi have tried to split hair

mugunthan Sunday, 31 March 2013 01:37 AM

awesomeeee............

SL Sunday, 31 March 2013 05:17 AM

who cares!

raj Sunday, 31 March 2013 10:05 AM

So this is not a Mercantile Holiday (for the the private sector)? Has the private sector employees become 2nd class citizens ?

Peraira Monday, 01 April 2013 08:44 AM

Not Mercantile Holiday? Crazy.

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