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Sun directly over parts of Sri Lanka today

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Northern, Eastern, North-central, Central and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Puttalam, Galle and Matara districts after 2... Read More


Providing ATM services puts significant financial burden on banks - Central Bank Governor

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- The banking system bears a significant cost in providing cash transaction services through ATM machines, the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Dr. Nandalal Weerasi... Read More


Laugfs gas shipment arrives at Hambantota

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- A vessel carrying 7,000 metric tonnes of LP gas arrived in the country, according to LAUGFS Gas PLC. LAUGFS Gas PLC said it successfully received an LPG shipment of 7,000 metric... Read More


Special weekly Wednesday holiday granted to state sector cancelled from Apr. 8

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- The special weekly Wednesday holiday granted to government offices, schools, universities and judicial services will be cancelled from April 8, the Commissioner General of Essent... Read More


Energy conservation program introduced in schools

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has introduced the "Surakimu Lanka" school energy conservation programme aimed at building a culture of energ... Read More


GMOA raises concerns over removal of specialist posts in hospitals

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) has alleged that specialist medical posts have been removed from several hospitals across the country. Its President, Consult... Read More


Nigerian army rescues 31 held after Easter church attack

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- Thirty-one civilians held hostage following a Sunday morning church attack in north-west Nigeria have been rescued, the army has said. Five others were killed as gunmen targeted... Read More


National Child Protection Authority receives over 10,000 complaints in 2025

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) reports that more than 10,000 complaints were recorded in 2025. The Director (Planning and Information) of the NCPA, Shanika Malal... Read More


Adjournment debate on Easter Sunday Attacks this week in Parliament

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- An adjournment debate on the 2019 Easter Sunday Attacks is scheduled to be held in Parliament this week. The proposal moved by the opposition is scheduled to take place in Parli... Read More


Former SIS Chief Suresh Sallay files writ petition challenging arrest and detention

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- Former Head of the State Intelligence Service, Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, has filed a writ petition before the Court of Appeal, through his attorneys, challenging his... Read More