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September 6, 2026
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Schools Commence their Third Term on Monday,September 7
COLOMBO (News 1st): The second phase of the third school term for government and government-approved private schools will begin on Monday, Sept.7 The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has instructed schools to conduct Dengue eradication activities today (06) and tomorrow (07). Deputy Chairman of the Public Health Inspectors’ Association, Pradeep Boralessa, said...
Education
September 6, 2026
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Prices of milk /plain tea reduced by Rs 5
COLOMBO : The prices of a cup of milk tea and plain tea will be reduced by Rs. 5 from midnight today (5) following the reduction in gas prices, according to the All-Island Restaurant Owners’ Association. Association Chairman Harshana Rukshan stated that food prices will be reduced further in the future as the prices of...
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September 6, 2026
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Father Visits Namal in Prison
COLOMBO – Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa says it cannot be stated with certainty whether the arrest and remand of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organizer and Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa amounts to political revenge. He made the statement this evening after visiting the New Magazine Prison in Borella to inquire about the well-being of Namal...
Local
September 6, 2026
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Navy rescues three more stranded people off Thalaimannar
COLOMBO ; The Sri Lanka Navy today (05) provided urgent humanitarian assistance to another group of individuals, a father and his two children aged 11 and 13, found stranded on a remote sandbank off Thalaimannar, during a routine patrol. With this recent rescue, the Navy has provided assistance to 11 stranded people today alone, including...
Local
September 6, 2026
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Strict ban on alcohol use at school events, including ‘Big Matches’
COLOMBO : The Ministry of Education said here that the promotion and use of drugs and alcohol are strictly prohibited at any event organized using a school crest. Under Circular No. 2026/10 issued by the Ministry, the Secretary to the Ministry of Education has been empowered to immediately ban any event at which such practices...
Education

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