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All liquor stores to closed for Sinhala and Hindu New Year

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- Liquor stores across the island will remain closed on April 13 and 14 in view of the upcoming Sinhala and Hindu New Year, according to Excise Commissioner General M.B.N.A. Pemar... Read More


G.C.E. ordinary level aesthetic practicals to begin

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- Practical examinations for aesthetic subjects of the 2025 G.C.E. Ordinary Level will commence on March 22 at 1,198 centres island-wide. A total of 162,587 candidates are expect... Read More


JVP members have tainted themselves by covering up coal fraud

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- The 159 members of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna, who previously labelled all 225 parliamentarians as thieves, have proven themselves to be the same today, stated Samagi Jana Ba... Read More


Suspect escapes Matugama police cell

Sri Lanka, April 9 -- A 29-year-old suspect detained in a cell at the Matugama Headquarters Police Station escaped by suddenly pushing the door open as the duty sergeant was unlocking it, according to... Read More


Strick legal action against drunk drivers during festive season

Sri Lanka, April 9 -- Law will be strictly enforced against drivers operating vehicles under the influence of alcohol during the festive season, Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of Traffic... Read More


Central bank sets new outsourcing framework

Sri Lanka, April 9 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has unveiled a comprehensive set of regulations governing how licensed commercial and specialised banks manage outsourced business operations. Issu... Read More


Sun directly overhead in parts of island today

Sri Lanka, April 9 -- The Department of Meteorology forecasted, Showers or thunderstorms in few places within the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North-Western provinces, as well as the Galle, Matara, Kand... Read More


GMOA to begin 48-hour strike

Sri Lanka, April 9 -- A nationwide strike began today (09) at 8:00 AM, according to the Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA). The trade union action is being taken to protest the manner in... Read More


SLTB conductors commit Rs. 20 million fraud daily

Sri Lanka, April 9 -- Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) conductors commit frauds amounting to Rs. 20 million per day, Transport Minister Bimal Rathnayake stated. These remarks were made while particip... Read More


Former President Wickremesinghe returns to island

Sri Lanka, April 9 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe arrived back in the country after undergoing surgery in Singapore. He departed for Singapore on March 15 and moved to a general hospital wa... Read More