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May 12, 2025

RISING NUMBER OF ROAD ACCIDENTS HAS BECOME A SERIOUS CONCERN FOR THE GOVT: PRESIDENT

While extending his heartfelt condolences to the families of all those who lost their lives in the devastating accident in Geradiella,President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said the government is taking steps to develop a comprehensive and sustainable strategy to prevent such incidents.

1 min

Technical fault or reckless driving caused loss of 22 lives?

Police investigations are underway to determine whether driver negligence or a technical malfunction caused the deadly bus accident in Kotmale, which claimed the lives of 22 people and injured at least 35 others.

2 mins

All transport services to come under a new law

TUK TUKS, SCHOOL VANS AND OFFICE TRANSPORT VEHICLES TO COME UNDER NEW LAW

1 min

CEB CHAIRMAN HAS NOT RESIGNED.

ONLY REQUESTED LEAVE TO GO ABROAD: ENERGY MINISTRY

1 min

OPPOSITION PARTIES IN CLOSED DOOR TALKS TO CAPTURE CMC

SJB riddled with differences on nominee for mayor

1 min

JAPAN A VICTIM OF CORRUPTION IN SRI LANKA: AMBASSADOR

Japanese Ambassador Akio Isomata said that Japan was a victim of corruption in Sri Lanka, and expressed optimism that the government would tackle the issue.

2 mins

Technical fault or reckless driving caused loss of 22 lives ?

The incident is reportedly considered the deadliest bus accident in Sri Lanka since the Polgahawela railway crossing tragedy in 2005, which claimed 37 lives.

2 mins

OPPOSITION PARTIES IN CLOSED DOOR TALKS TO CAPTURE CMC

The number of members elected on the tickets of parties belonging to the opposition and various independent groups is higher than the number elected on the NPP ticket.

1 min

All transport services to come under a new law

All these modes of transportation will have to be registered with the National Transportation Commission under the new legislation.

1 min

Unite with determination and diligence to build a prosperous nation: President

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in his Vesak message called everyone to be inspired by the Buddha's teaching and unite with determination in building a prosperous nation.

1 min

Banning liquor, casinos, nightclubs for Vesak third day will seriously impact tourism industry -Stakeholders raise concerns

An arbitrary decision taken by the Cabinet to ban the countrywide sale of liquor, casinos and nightclubs for an extra day in addition to the two regular Vesak Poya holidays will have a serious impact on the tourism sector as well as incur a loss up to Rs.1 billion to state coffers, the industry stakeholders raised grave concerns.

1 min

'An immersive Vesak experience' at Mahalwarawa Bakeriya Space

The third edition of Manas Divisariya (Journey of the Mind) will open to the public during the Vesak week at the Mahalwarawa Bakeriya Space.

2 mins

AVOID TWO EXTREMES: LIVE IN THE PRESENT MOMENT: THE BUDDHA'S MESSAGE

Beyond this mythic dimension, the month of Esala traditionally signifies the auspicious commencement of the rainy season across the Indian subcontinent, a sacred period when wandering ascetics and spiritual seekers would traditionally settle in one place for intensive practice and contemplation.

5 mins

Panadura Vesak Devotional Song Programme celebrates 25 years

Various Vesak programmes are held in almost every part of Sri Lanka to celebrate the birth of the Buddha.

2 mins

MIHIRAN, SACHINI LEAD SRI LANKA'S MEDAL CHARGE

23 nations descend in Colombo for Asian Boxing showpiece

2 mins

ISIPATHANA PREVAIL OVER ROYAL TO QUALIFY FOR FINAL

Defending champions Isipathana prevailed against Royal by 24 points to 17 in the second semi-final of the Dialog Schools Knockout Rugby tournament played at the Sugathadasa Stadium to advance to the final. This is the 29th occasion that Isipathana is qualifying for the schools' knout tournament since it began way back in 1978.

2 mins

Win for Saracens

Saracens CC beat Galagedera CC by 5 wickets in their Kandy District Cricket Association Division 3 Tournament, which concluded at the Prison Ground in Pallekele recently.

1 min

Former NOCSL Secretary banned for five years

Former Secretary of the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOCSL) Maxwell de Silva was handed a five-year ban, sources revealed yesterday.

1 min

Entries for Supersport VB close on May 14

The entries for the 23rd DSI Supersport Inter-Schools Age Group Volleyball Tournament will close on May 14.

1 min

65th Battle of the Babes ends in draw

The 65th edition of the Battle of the Babes between St. Sylvester's College and Vidyartha College ended in a draw, with Sylvester's gaining major honours at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium last weekend.

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