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...

Health authorities have urged the public to adhere strictly to safety guidelines aimed at minimising accidents during competitions and events held throughout the Sinhala and Tamil New Year season. The guidelines, issued by the Non-Communicable Diseases Unit of the Ministry of Health, set out precautionary...