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The Welfare Benefits Board has announced that the welfare allowance for the month of April, under the ‘Aswesuma’ program, will be available to beneficiaries starting today (Apr 11).The respective amounts have already been credited to the bank accounts of eligible beneficiaries, according to an official statement.The statement further noted that disbursements of the increased allowances—introduced under the 2025 Budget, including the elderly allowance—have also commenced this month.A total of Rs. 12.63 billion has been allocated for 1,737,141 eligible families under the ‘Aswesuma’ welfare program.Additionally, the Board stated that Rs. 2.9 billion has been deposited into the accounts of 580,944 individuals…

The Government of Sri Lanka has extended financial assistance amounting to USD 01 Million to provide relief to the people of Myanmar affected by the recent earthquake.The relevant cheque was officially handed over Yesterday (10) at the Presidential Secretariat by the Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, to the Ambassador of Myanmar to Sri Lanka, Her Excellency Marlar Than Htaik.Despite the prevailing economic challenges in Sri Lanka, the Ambassador of Myanmar expressed her deep appreciation to President Anura Kumara Disanayake and the Government of Sri Lanka for this gesture of solidarity and support towards the disaster-stricken people of…

This Monday (April 7), the ECB announced Brook as Jos Buttler’s successor to the white-ball captaincy, after Buttler had resigned following a disappointing Champions Trophy campaign.Touted as a potential all-format superstar, Brook has already started to make good on that promise in Test and T20 cricket as he continues to navigate the challenge of ODIs. He was seen as the standout candidate to succeed Buttler, perhaps because he is a sure starter in both of England’s white-ball teams.’I’d lose a little money here and there to play for England'”England is the way forward for me and franchise cricket can almost take a…

The second phase of the first school term concludes today (April 11), marking the start of a one-week holiday in celebration of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year.The Ministry of Education announced that accordingly, all government and government-approved private schools across the country will remain closed for the festive break.The third phase of the first school term scheduled to resume on April 21 (Monday).

A police officer deployed on traffic duties in Katugastota, Kandy has been hailed a hero after he rescued a girl from drowning in the Mahaweli River. The 21-year-old girl had fallen from the Katugastota Bridge and the traffic police officer after being informed of the incident had quickly reacted and jumped into the river to rescue her. The rescued girl, an area resident, has been admitted to the Katugastota Hospital for treatment, Police said.

The previously closed Vasaavilaan-Palaly section on the Jaffna – Palaly Road was officially reopened this (10) morning, after 34 years.Due to its location within a high-security zone containing military residences, this section of the road will be open with restrictions. It will be accessible from 6 AM to 5 PM daily. The length of this section is approximately 2.5 kilometers.

The meeting of political party leaders to discuss the impact of US trade tariffs on Sri Lanka has commenced at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo, headed by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, a short while ago.The Head of State had agreed to a meeting with all party leaders for a discussion, as per requests made by 12 opposition party leaders to meet the President to discuss the issue.

The Court of Appeal has ordered the relevant Returning Officers to reaccept several rejected nomination papers due to issues arising from the certification of birth certificates by Justices of the Peace and the oath taken under the 7th Schedule to the Constitution.Accordingly, the court has ordered nearly 35 rejected nomination papers to be reaccepted today (10).This order was issued when several petitions filed by political parties and independent groups against the rejection of the relevant nomination papers were taken up before a bench of judges comprising Acting President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Mohamed Lafar Tahir and Priyantha Fernando…

Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government, Prof. Chandana Abeyratne, informed Parliament today (10) that no final decision has been made regarding the declaration of April 15 as a public holiday.Responding to a question raised by MP Ravi Karunanayake, the Minister stated that the matter is still under consideration. He noted that the week in question includes Good Friday (April 18), which is already a public holiday, leaving only three working days for that week.Given this context, Minister Abeyratne said the government has not yet reached a conclusion on whether to declare April 15 as an additional holiday,…

The Sacred Exposition of the Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha (Siri Dalada Vandanawa) is scheduled to be held at the Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa) in Kandy from 18 April 2025 to 27 April 2025. The sacred festival held with the hope of invoking blessings for timely rains, national prosperity, unity, peace and also aims to foster a virtuous society. Ultimately, this religious event aspires to serve as a turning point in the Buddhist revival by nurturing a more disciplined and respectable society.To realise this noble intention, troops of the Sri Lanka Army have extended their support…