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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


Debate over potential power crisis in parliament

Sri Lanka, March 17 -- Auto diesel stocks remain available until April 12, Octane 92 petrol until April 23, and both Super diesel and Octane 95 petrol until May 10, Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody ann... Read More


Former president Gotabaya leaves bribery commission

Sri Lanka, March 17 -- Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa departed the Bribery Commission after 2 and 1/2 hours today. The former head of state attended the commission to provide a statement. Offici... Read More


Opposition Leader Seeks Debate Schedule Change

Sri Lanka, March 17 -- The Opposition Leader, Sajith Premadasa, has called for a parliamentary debate on the current global situation to be brought forward to Wednesday to accommodate religious observ... Read More


Sri Lankan scientist Asha de Vos recognised at UN event

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- Sri Lankan marine biologist Asha de Vos was honored on the opening day of the United Nations General Assembly, where her portrait was displayed on the main silver screen to mark... Read More


SriLankan cancels Dubai flight

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- Srilankan Airlines canceled flights UL231 and UL232 scheduled to travel between Colombo and Dubai on March 16, 17, 18, 21, and 24. Published by HT Digital Content Services with... Read More


Five arrested with suspected archaeological artefacts

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- Dehiattakandiya Police arrested five individuals, including three women, for transporting a Buddha statue of suspected archaeological value and several gemstones in a three-whee... Read More


Maduru Oya helicopter crash case suspended pending report

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- Dehiattakandiya Magistrate S.M.S.V.G. Jayawardena ordered to suspend the case regarding the crash of an Air Force helicopter into the Maduru Oya reservoir until the final report... Read More