Government offices across the country will remain open as usual on 15, 16, and 17 April, the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government announced. The Ministry stated that public sector employees were granted only two days of leave—Monday and 14 April—in view...

The Sinhala and Tamil New Year dawned today (14) at 9.32 a.m., marking the beginning of one of Sri Lanka’s most significant cultural celebrations. According to the ‘Avurudu Nekath Seettuwa’ issued by the Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious, and Cultural Affairs, the preparation of meals is...