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President visited Sri Maha Natha Devalaya for blessings 

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake engaged in religious observances and received blessings for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year at Sri Maha Natha Devalaya premises within the historic Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy.

Government offices open on  April 15, 16  17

The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government has announced that government offices will be open as usual on April 15, 16, and 17.

Fatal road accident at Wellawaya - Monaragala main road in Buttala

Reportedly, on the Wellawaya - Monaragala main road in Buttala, a fatal road accident occurred, and an individual died while three of his family members sustained injuries. 

SLTB received income of Rs. 1 billion during festive season

According to chairman of the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) Mr Sajeewa Kanakarathna, an income of Rs. 1 billion was generated within 6 days through special services during Sinhala and Tamil New Year season.

Thirty as raid  traffic accidents reported during  New Year period

A total of 36 road traffic accidents, including two individuals who died during the New Year period on April 13 and 14, which has been reported by Colombo National Hospital sources. 

Major water leak at Udagewatta Road area in Meegoda

A major water leak caused by a burst pipeline has been persisting for over a week, leading to considerable water wastage, residents of Udagewatta Road area in Meegoda said.