April 19 declared day of prayers for Easter Sunday attack victims

13 Apr 2026

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The Catholic church in Sri Lanka has declared April 19, 2026 as a day of prayer for the victims of the Easter Sunday bomb attacks, Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith said today.

Inaction of CB has led to NDB scam: Ravi K

11 Apr 2026

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The complete failure of the Banking Supervisory Unit of the Central Bank (CB) has led to the Rs. 13 billion scam at the NDB which has become more complex today, MP Ravi Karunanayake said today.

Opposition backs protest against Power and Energy Minister

10 Apr 2026

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A group of protesters, together with opposition Members of Parliament, staged a demonstration near the Parliamentary premises today, calling for the resignation of Power and Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody.

Avurudu Koha goes silent this year

07 Apr 2026

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The song of the Avurudu Koha, known as the Asian Koel (Eudynamys scolopaceus), is a familiar feature during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year season, along with the ripening of fruits in nature. People often feel nostalgic when they hear the bird’s call, which heralds the arrival of Avurudu.

Politicians get together despite being in different camps: SJB MP

07 Apr 2026

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Politicians from different parties come together on various occasions despite being in opposing political camps, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Sujith Sanjaya Perera said.

Cardinal makes swipe at Donald Trump on Easter Sunday, questions his Christianity

06 Apr 2026

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In an obvious swipe at US President Donland Trump over the US-Israeli war on Iran, Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith said all nations are suffering today because of selfishness of one man who wants to rule the world.

Sajith did attend Gammanpila’s book launch

04 Apr 2026

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Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa did attend the launch of the book ’Searching for the Mastermind of the Easter Sunday Attacks’ written by former Minister Udaya Gammanpila, MP Mujibur Rahman confirmed today.

Reduce taxes, tariff; Opposition MPs tell IMF

04 Apr 2026

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Opposition MPs who met the visiting IMF delegation at the parliamentary complex requested them to intervene in getting the Sri Lankan government to grant tax and tariff cuts.

Proposal to extend retirement age of SC and AC judges will create unrest in state sector

03 Apr 2026

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The Government’s proposal to extend the retirement age of only Supreme Court (SC) and Appeal Court (AC) judges will create unrest in the legal fraternity and the state sector as a whole, the Opposition alleged yesterday.

Follow Australia, India; give concessions to people: Joint Opposition

01 Apr 2026

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Representatives of a number of opposition political parties today urged the government to follow other countries such as India and Australia and give concessions to the people by slashing taxes on fuel.

Those who called for the execution of JR have failed to bring a change today

01 Apr 2026

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Those who pasted posters calling for the execution of late President J. R. Jayewardene in the 1980s have failed to change the policies of Mr. Jayewardene though they have remained in power for more than a year, a senior media personality said.

Street lights shutdown may trigger accidents, security risks – motorcyclists warn

01 Apr 2026

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The Ceylon Motorcyclists Association (CMA) has raised concerns over the government’s decision to switch off street lights from 6.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m., warning that it could negatively impact public safety and security.

Increased radiation and lack of wind make Sri Lanka warmer: Met. Department

01 Apr 2026

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“Radiation coming from the sun and the radiation that is being emitted from the Indian Ocean and from the surface of the land had made the country warmer these days,” Department of Meteorology Director Merril Mendis told Daily Mirror.

Resignation of SriLankan Airlines Chairman, appointment flawed from day one: Harsha

31 Mar 2026

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The appointment of Sarath Ganegoda was flawed from day one, as it involved a massive conflict of interest, SJB MP Dr. Harsha de Silva said.

Court rules JVP’s takeover of FLSP office illegal

30 Mar 2026

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The Gampaha Magistrate’s Court today held that the takeover of the Frontline Socialist Party (FLSP) office in Yakkala by the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) was illegal and ordered the latter to hand over the office to the former.

Sri Lanka’s security has become fragile: Sajith

30 Mar 2026

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Sri Lanka’ s security has become fragile because of the Middle East conflict, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said today.

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Some countries have sought permission to use Lankan ports for military purposes - Sajith

30 Mar 2026

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We have information that some countries have sought permission to use Sri Lankan ports for military purposes, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said yesterday.

Easter Sunday attacks to be debated in Parliament for sixth time

30 Mar 2026

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Parliament is to debate the Easter Sunday attacks for the sixth time on April 9, making it one of the most frequently debated topics in the House in recent years. The Parliament media unit said the matter will be taken up for debate on April 9.

Sajith thanks India for supplying fuel to SL

29 Mar 2026

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Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa thanked India for its decision to supply fuel to Sri Lanka.

SL could have obtained fuel from Russia earlier if more associated with BRICS: Namal

29 Mar 2026

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Sri Lanka would have been able to obtain fuel from Russia much earlier if it was associated more with BRICS, the internal organization which comprises Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa said.