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President Dissanayake Marks New Year with Oil Anointing, Visits Buddhist Prelates
AKD participates in Kandy oil anointing ceremony, then visits Malwathu and Ramanna nikaya prelates for New Year blessings.
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Ten Injured in Multi-Vehicle Collision in Eheliyagoda
Car loses control on Colombo-Ratnapura route, crashes into motorcycle, three-wheelers and cars injuring ten.
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Fisherman Killed in Mid-Sea Boat Collision off Mannar
One fisherman dead and another injured after two fishing boats collided and capsized in waters off Mannar on April 15.
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Met Department Issues Caution-Level Heat Alert for 21 Districts
Heat index advisory covers 21 districts on April 16, warning of fatigue and heat cramps during post-Avurudu period.
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Indonesian Navy Sail Training Vessel KRI Bima Suci Arrives in Colombo
Indonesian Navy's KRI Bima Suci arrives at Port of Colombo with cadets from 26 countries under ASEAN Plus Cadet Sail 2026.
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Met Department Issues Red Alert for 14 Districts as Severe Lightning Expected
Red alerts issued for 14 districts with severe lightning and thunderstorms expected until 11pm on April 15.
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Four Dead in Post-Avurudu Drowning Incidents at Mahaweli River and Habaraduwa Beach
Two brothers confirmed dead and one still missing in Mahaweli River; two men drowned at Habaraduwa beach.
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SLTB Hits Rs. 1 Billion in Avurudu Revenue, Sets Single-Day Record
SLTB earned Rs. 1bn over six days of New Year services, with a Rs. 213mn single-day record on April 11.
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83% of Deaths in Sri Lanka Caused by Non-Communicable Diseases
Health Ministry reveals one in three Sri Lankans has heart disease and nearly half of diabetes patients go untreated.
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Train Services Resume Normal Schedule from April 16 as Avurudu Rush Winds Down
Office train services return to normal from April 16 while NTC extends special bus services until April 20 for returning travellers.
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32-Year-Old Woman Murdered in Wellawaya Following Personal Dispute
Woman killed with sharp weapon in Netolagama after dispute with lover; police investigating.
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Avurudu Safety Alerts: Firework Accidents Rise, DIG Warns Festival Organisers
Health authorities report rising fireworks accidents during New Year season; DIG warns festival organisers to follow traffic laws strictly.
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29,000 Hospitalised for Accident Injuries During Avurudu Festive Season
Health officials report a spike in hospital admissions during the New Year period, with road accidents the leading cause.
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Online Seat Booking Extended for Avurudu Return Journeys to Colombo
Transport Ministry extends busticket.gov.lk seat reservation to return journeys on Makumbura-Galle, Makumbura-Matara and Colombo-Kandy routes.
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Police Issue Strict Warning to Avurudu Festival Organisers on Traffic Laws
DIG warns New Year event organisers to comply with traffic rules as 12 cases filed from WhatsApp tip-off reports.
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Meteorology Warns of Heavy Afternoon Showers on Sinhala Tamil New Year Day
Showers or thundershowers expected across most of the island after 1pm, potentially affecting outdoor Avurudu festivities.
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National Oil Anointing Ceremony at Sri Dalada Maligawa on April 15
The traditional oil anointing ceremony will be held at 6:55 a.m. at Kandy's Sri Dalada Maligawa with Health Minister Dr Jayatissa.
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Sinhala and Tamil New Year Dawns as President, PM Call for National Unity
Sri Lanka celebrates Sinhala and Tamil New Year with dawn at 9:32 AM; President and PM issue unity messages amid Middle East and natural disaster challenges.
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National Sinhala-Tamil New Year Cultural Festival Held in Gampaha
PM Harini Amarasuriya presided over the national Avurudu cultural festival in Gampaha as the country celebrated the new year.
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8,000 Police Officers Deployed for Avurudu New Year Traffic Duty
DIG Senadheera warns against drunk driving as 8,000 officers take up traffic posts islandwide for the festive season.
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Sri Lanka Army Rescues Missing Hiker from Hanthana Mountain Range on Avurudu
Troops rescue hiker who went missing on Katusu Konda after overnight search through darkness and fog near Kandy.
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1,500 Extra Buses and Special Trains Running for Avurudu; Return Services April 16–21
SLTB deploys 1,500 buses operating 24 hours with special train services active until April 19.
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Avurudu Dawn at 9:32 AM Tomorrow — Auspicious Times for Sinhala and Tamil New Year
New Year dawn at 9:32 AM on April 14; hearth lighting at 10:51 AM, first meal at 12:06 PM.
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Severe Lightning Advisory Issued for 18 Districts on Avurudu Day
Meteorology Department warns of severe lightning and thundershowers across 18 districts from afternoon to midnight on April 13.