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National auspicious times set for release today

Sri Lanka, March 17 -- The national sheet of auspicious times (Nekath Seettuwa) is scheduled for publication today, Buddha Sasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Minister Professor Hiniduma Sunil Sene... Read More


Private tuition classes banned on Wednesdays

Sri Lanka, March 17 -- Private tuition classes are prohibited on Wednesdays, which are now declared special government holidays, Essential Services Commissioner General Prabath Chandrakeerthi says. T... Read More


Wednesday holidays extended to private schools

Sri Lanka, March 17 -- All government-approved private schools will remain closed on Wednesdays following the declaration of the day as a special government holiday, the Deputy Minister of Education s... Read More


Fuel shortages pose severe risk to hospital operations

Sri Lanka, March 17 -- A severe risk to maintaining the hospital system exists due to fuel limitations, according to the Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA). An emergency central committee... Read More


Current fuel reserves sufficient until April and May

Sri Lanka, March 17 -- Existing stocks of Auto diesel will last until April 12, while Octane 92 petrol supplies remain available until April 23, Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody stated in Parliament to... Read More


Police clarify false social media posts regarding public guidance

Sri Lanka, March 17 -- The Sri Lanka Police observed a false post circulating on social media claiming to be an official notification titled "Awareness by the Sri Lanka Police Department". Official p... Read More


Public transport to be limited on Wednesdays

Sri Lanka, March 17 -- Public transport services will be limited on Wednesdays declared as government holidays, Essential Services Commissioner General Prabath Chandrakeerthi announced. This decision ... Read More


All private and international educational institutes closed on Wednesdays

Sri Lanka, March 17 -- All international schools, private higher education institutions, and vocational training centres across the island must grant holidays every Wednesday, the Ministry of Educatio... Read More


New Year auspicious times presented to Mahanayaka Theras

Sri Lanka, March 17 -- The 2026 New Year auspicious time sheet, receiving consensus from astrologers, was presented to the Most Venerable Maha Sangha today (17) morning. Buddhasasana, Religious and C... Read More


Potential for power cuts amid fuel crisis

Sri Lanka, March 17 -- Power cuts have not been implemented despite the ongoing fuel crisis, though such a measure might be necessary in the future, Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody stated. The supply... Read More