Sri Lanka, March 16 -- The Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious, and Cultural Affairs, Dr. Hiniduma Sunil Senevi, stated that both parties have reached an agreement to publish a unified set of auspicious times ("Avurudu Nekath Seettuwa") for this year's Sinhala and Tamil New Year.

Speaking at a special press conference today (16), the Minister noted that the final consensus was reached during discussions with the author of the 'Epa Panchanga Litha', Indika Epa Seneviratne; the author of the 'Thirasara Panchanga Litha', Chamath Kothalawala; and members of the alternative astrology group.

The Minister also stated that the 'Avurudu Nekath Seettuwa' will be printed tomorrow (17) and released to the public as the official state table of auspi...