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Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a unilateral Easter ceasefire in Ukraine, ordering his forces to end hostilities at 6 p.m. Moscow time (1500 GMT) on Saturday until the end of Sunday.There was no immediate reaction from Ukraine.“Based on humanitarian considerations … the Russian side announces an Easter truce. I order a stop to all military activities for this period,” Putin told his military chief, Valery Gerasimov, at a meeting in the Kremlin.“We assume that Ukraine will follow our example. At the same time, our troops should be prepared to repel possible violations of the truce and provocations by the enemy,…

The Meteorology Department states that showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, and Eastern provinces, as well as in the Polonnaruwa, Hambantota, and Mullaittivu districts during the afternoon or night.Fairly heavy rainfall of about 50 mm is likely in some areas.Showers may occur in the Western Province and in the Galle, Matara, and Puttalam districts during the morning, according to the Department.Thus, the general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damage caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.Misty conditions can be expected in some areas of the…

Today is Easter Sunday, a significant day in Christianity commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. According to Christian belief, Jesus was crucified, died, and was buried, and rose again three days later.Christians around the world are observing the day with various religious rituals and ceremonies.Meanwhile, tomorrow will mark six years since the tragic Easter Sunday attacks in Sri Lanka on April 21, 2019, which targeted churches and hotels across the country.Several programs are being held across the island to remember the victims.Those who lost their lives in the attacks have been approved to be recognized as witnesses of faith or Heroes…

Sri Lanka Police announced that an extensive security and traffic management plan will be implemented ahead of the exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic, which is set to begin on April 18 at the Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy.The special exposition will commence on April 18 at 3.30 p.m. and continue until 5.30 p.m. on the same day. From April 19 to 27, the relic will be on public display daily from 12.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.Police state that more than two million local and international devotees are expected to visit the sacred site during the ten-day sacred exposition. In…

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) announced that locally produced liquid milk and yogurt are now exempted from Value Added Tax (VAT), following the enactment of the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill.In a statement issued this week, the department clarified that the VAT exemption came into effect on April 11, the day the bill received parliamentary assent from Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne. The bill was passed in Parliament on April 9.To qualify for the exemption, liquid milk products must contain at least 50 percent fresh milk, the department emphasized.In addition to dairy products, VAT has also been removed on naphtha supplied…

Several schools in Kandy town and surrounding areas will remain closed from April 21 to April 25 in view of the special exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic, the Central Province Director of Education said.Accordingly, a total of 37 schools in Kandy town and surrounding areas will be closed during this period.The special exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic is scheduled to take place at the Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on April 18. Thereafter, it will continue daily for ten days, from 12:00 noon to 5:30 p.m.

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe warns that Sri Lanka faces the potential loss of more than 100,000 jobs in the country as a result of the new trade tariff policy implemented by the United States.Delivering a special statement today (16), Wickremesinghe described the situation as an economic emergency and urged the government to inform the public of the steps it is taking to address the looming crisis.“As tariffs increase, consumer demand for goods declines. This is not a hypothetical situation. It is already unfolding. One direct consequence of this will be job losses. Some estimate over 100,000 jobs are at risk.…

The Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy has announced the introduction of three dedicated access routes in preparation for the special exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic, which is scheduled to commence on April 18.The newly designated routes are as follows:The special exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic will take place at the Sri Dalada Maligawa from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on April 18. Thereafter, it will continue daily for ten days, from 12:00 noon to 5:30 p.m.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has welcomed the announcement of Fairgrounds in Pomona, Southern California, as the venue for cricket at the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028 (LA28).The cricket competition at LA28 will feature six teams each in the men’s and women’s competitions, marking the sport’s return to the Games after 128 years.ICC Chair, Mr. Jay Shah, has welcomed the venue confirmation and expressed his eagerness to work in partnership with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to ensure cricket’s success at the Games.ICC Chair, Jay Shah, stated: “We welcome the announcement of the venue for cricket at Los Angeles 2028,…

Police suspect that the shooting incident that took place near the Gampaha public bus stand last night (15) is a targeted revenge attack linked to an ongoing feud between two rival criminal gangs.According to police, two unidentified individuals on a motorcycle opened fire at a moving small lorry. At the time of the shooting, the two individuals travelling in the lorry exited the vehicle and ran into a nearby shop, police said. Police confirmed that neither of them sustained any injuries. Only the vehicle was damaged in the incident.Investigations suggest that the assailants may have been targeting a close relative of…