The first day of transactions at the Main Branch was conducted under the leadership of Shashi Kandambi, General Manager and Chief Executive Officer of National Savings Bank and K. Raveendran, Senior ...

Pic: Jim Campbell There was a wonderful atmosphere at Hotel Curracloe on Monday as the local Sri Lankan community hosted a colourful celebration to mark the Sinhala and Tamil New Year. A vibrant ...

Lankan nationals in Israel are urged to remain vigilant and prioritise their safety during the upcoming Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebrations in Israel, according to a statement issued by the Sri ...

Following the official proceedings, the Secretary to the President and the staff participated in a tea and refreshments gathering organized to celebrate the Sinhala and Tamil New Year. Senior ...

The oil anointing ceremony for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year was held on April 16 at the historic Rajamaha Viharaya in Kolonnawa, with the participation of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.

As the vibrant morning hues of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year (Aluth Avurudu) paint the landscape with joyous celebrations, the solemn yet triumphant spirit of Easter resonates deeply within the ...

A 16-year-old schoolboy has tragically died after falling from a greased pole during preparations for Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebrations in the Elpitiya area yesterday, police said.

The National Savings Bank (NSB) held a special series of programs for this Sinhala and Tamil New Year. Prioritising culture and traditions, these programs included various activities for the ...

As I sought to bring some order in the economic jargon we are faced with, I was reminded of that term “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious”, a song from the 1964 Disney musical film ‘Mary Poppins’.

People perform traditional dances in Kataragama, Sri Lanka, April 14, 2025. Sri Lanka celebrated the traditional Sinhala and Tamil new year, which falls on April 14 this year. (Photo: Xinhua) ...

Upon arrival in Kandy, the delegation first visited the Mahaweli Reach Hotel, where a special Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebration was organized in accordance with local customs to welcome them.