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May 27, 2026
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National Vesak Festival : Liquor shops, casinos, slaughterhouses, betting centres, nightclubs will be closed for three days from May 30
COLOMBO : The Department of Excise has announced that all liquor stores across the island will remain closed on May 30 and 31 in view of the 2026 Vesak Festival. Excise Commissioner General Premaratne Bandara confirmed the closure when contacted by Ada Derana for comment on the matter. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial...
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May 27, 2026
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Lankan envoy in Palestine meets Muslim dignitaries on the Day of Eid at Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem
PALEStINE ; Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Palestine Fawzer Farook met with the Imam of Masjid Al Aqsa and Judge Shaikh Mohammed Sarandah and Director and Imam of Masjid Al Aqsa Shaikh Omar Awadallah Kiswani just after the Eid ul Adha prayer at Al Aqsa mosque this Wednesday morning.on May 27.
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May 27, 2026
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Rs. 1.2 Billion in Compensation for Farmers Affected by the Nilwala Salinity Barrier
COLOMBO : Compensation was awarded this Wednesday morning May (27) under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to farmers who were unable to cultivate their lands between 2019 and 2022 due to flooding caused by the salinity barrier in the Nilwala River. The event was held at the Malimbada Pradeshiya Sabha Auditorium in Matara....
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May 27, 2026
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Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus Holds Special Discussion on Future Legal Action Regarding Anuradhapura Child Abuse Incident
COLOMBO : The Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus has decided to examine the ongoing legal proceedings and matters relating to the protection of the girl involved in the sexual abuse incident reported from the Anuradhapura area. This decision was taken during the Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus meeting chaired by Hon. Minister Saroja Savithri Paulraj, held in Parliament on...
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May 27, 2026
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Mammootty receives third doctorate honour
CALICUT : Malayalam cinema icon Mammootty added another proud achievement to his legendary journey after receiving an honorary doctorate from Mahatma Gandhi University in Kottayam. The prestigious honour was presented by Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar during the university’s grand convocation ceremony. Mammootty was recognised for his outstanding contribution to Indian cinema over several decades. The...
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