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Pre-schools to remain closed on Wednesdays; Private schools requested to do same

Sri Lanka, March 17 -- The Ministry of Education stated that, as government schools are closed on Wednesdays which have been declared as public holidays, a request has been made for government-approve... और पढ़ें


Trump says US should rethink NATO membership and rebukes allies for not helping in Iran

Sri Lanka, March 17 -- President Donald Trump said the United States should rethink its membership in NATO as he criticized US allies for not helping in the war in Iran. NATO membership, Trump said, ... और पढ़ें


Sri Lanka records 5% GDP growth in 2025

Sri Lanka, March 17 -- The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate of Sri Lanka for the year 2025 is estimated as 5 percent, the Department of Census and Statistics (DCS) said in a statement. Accord... और पढ़ें


Wednesdays declared holidays for tuition classes

Sri Lanka, March 17 -- Due to ongoing fuel supply challenges, the Commissioner General of Essential Services, Prabath Chandrakeerthi, has requested not to conduct tuition classes on Wednesdays. Earli... और पढ़ें


Govt's objective is to create opportunities for all citizens to enjoy freedom - PM

Sri Lanka, March 17 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that freedom had long been limited to only a privileged segment of society and that the government's objective is to create opportun... और पढ़ें


Our objective is to ensure Bribery Commission operates as an independent institution: PM Harini

Sri Lanka, March 17 -- The government's objective is to ensure the environment for the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption to function as an independent body, without influe... और पढ़ें


Dedicated WhatsApp hotline introduced to report crime in Western Province

Sri Lanka, March 17 -- A new 24-hour WhatsApp hotline has been introduced by police for the general public to share information with the aim of preventing and controlling crime within the Western Prov... और पढ़ें


European airlines extend flight cancellations in the Middle East

Sri Lanka, March 17 -- Several European airlines have extended their suspensions of flights to the Middle East, including destinations such as Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. British Ai... और पढ़ें


President urges EV owners to recharge their vehicles during daytime

Sri Lanka, March 17 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has made a special request from electric vehicle owners considering the prevailing energy situation in the country. Accordingly, the owners o... और पढ़ें


Selected Health Ministry Departments to work from home on Wednesdays

Sri Lanka, March 17 -- In light of the prevailing global crisis and in line with government measures to minimize fuel consumption, the Ministry of Health has authorized officers in selected sectors to... और पढ़ें