Following a fierce, year-long military offensive, the Sri Lankan government claimed in May 2009 that it had defeated the separatist group (NYT) and killed its leader Vellupillai Prabhakaran.

Sri Lankans across the country marked the Sinhala -Tamil New Year with religious and traditional events. With the dawn of the New Year earlier in the day and other auspicious times large numbers ...

Sinhala & Tamil New Year was celebrated at Greeves Reserve, Dandenong on Sunday 6th of April. Check out some of the photos below. Sinhala & Tamil New Year - Greeves Reserve, Dandenong | 6th April 2025 ...

The event, now in its second consecutive year, was a colourful showcase of Sri Lankan traditions and cultural heritage. Attendees were treated to a variety of performances and activities including ...

The Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebration in Mombasa was a beautiful blend of harmony and heritage, ... There were 49 political parties and 257 independent groups in the fray, and the number of ...

Puthandu, the Tamil New Year, celebrated on April 14, 2025, marks a time of fresh starts and optimism for Tamils worldwide. Festivities include home decorations, new attire, traditional dishes ...

Happy Puthandu 2025: Top 80 Tamil New Year wishes, messages, Greetings, Images and quotes to share with your loved ones TOI Lifestyle Desk / etimes.in / Updated: Apr 14, 2025, 10:31 IST Share ...

Sinhala and Tamil New Year's Eve 2025 Date Sinhala and Tamil New Year's Eve 2025 date in Sri Lanka - People of Sri Lanka observe different national and religious events with high enthusiasm. However, ...

This Sinhala and Tamil New Year, step away from the ordinary and embrace the spirit of Avurudu at Sun Siyam Pasikudah with the joyous rhythms of tradition, community, and coastal serenity, under the ...

Sinhala and Tamil New Year 2025 A community celebration that brings joy and happiness Published : 11 April 2025 02:54 am Views - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}} 0 Bookmark A A A ...

568. O n April 14, most people will do their best to celebrate the Sinhala and Tamil New Year (called Avurudu by the Sinhala community and Puthandu by the Tamil community) in the best way possible, as ...

The Sinhala and Tamil New year (Aluth Avurudda) falls in the month of April also known as Bak in Sinhala. The blooming of the red erabadu mal and the cry of the koha (Sri Lankan cuckoo) herald the ...