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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…

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has urged the owners of rooftop solar systems to temporarily disconnect their units only if they receive an SMS notification from the board and only until 03.00 p.m. The CEB noted that these measures are taken when there is a risk of grid instability, owing to the significant reduction in demand during the New Year holiday period. After a detailed study on the forecast demand for electricity during the April holidays and the operational renewable energy supplies, the CEB decided that the supply of electricity would need to be managed during the April holidays, the board said…

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has deactivated all thermal power plants in operation as electricity demand plummeted during the New Year holiday period.According to CEB Media Spokesperson Dhammika Wimalaratne, one generator at the Norochcholai Coal Power Plant was deactivated from April 11, while operations at the Kelanitissa Power Plant, powered by naphtha, were halted on the morning of April 12.As of now, no thermal power plants are operational, with the CEB prioritising hydroelectric and other renewable energy sources to meet the country’s energy needs.This adjustment is part of a broader strategy to balance electricity supply and demand during the festive…

The National Zoological Gardens of Sri Lanka in Dehiwala joined the Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebrations today (16), by performing the traditional ritual of oil anointing on its animals—a gesture believed to bring good health and blessings for the year ahead.Taking center stage in the ceremony was the zoo’s oldest resident, a 153-year-old giant tortoise, recognized as the oldest living animal in Sri Lanka. In a symbolic moment, oil was gently anointed on the ancient tortoise’s head.The ritual began with the ‘Kadol’ elephant, continuing a customary tradition of blessing elephants during the New Year period. The head of a…

Preparations for the Sri Dalada Maligawa pilgrimage, scheduled to commence from 18th April 2025, are currently underway at the Sri Dalada Maligawa premises in Kandy.As per the instructions of His Excellency President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, and the supervision and guidance of Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army, various facilities are being prepared to facilitate the devotees who will come to pay homage to the Sri Dalada Maligawa.Among these, the cleaning of the Sri Dalada Maligawa premises, the provision of necessary sanitary facilities for the devotees, and the preparation of necessary access roads to direct…

Two suspects have been arrested on charges of money laundering and aiding and abetting money laundering, along with Rs. 5,745,000 in cash found in their possession.The arrests were made as part of the ongoing island-wide crime and drug prevention operation initiated under the directives of the Acting IGP. The two individuals were taken into custody near Thunmodara Junction in the Kirulapone Police Division after being observed acting suspiciously in a three-wheeler during a search.They were brought to the Kirulapone Police Station, where further investigations were launched, police said.According to police, the suspects—aged 49 and 39—are residents of Siddhartha Road, Kirulapone. One of…