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April 6, 2026
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D.S.Senanayake College Celebrates 45th Annual Islamic Day “Symphony’25”
COLOMBO !The Islamic Majlis of D.S.Senanayake College, Colombo, Times marked a significant milestone with the successful hosting of its 45th Annual Islamic Day, titled “Symphony’25,” on Saturday, April 4, at the UCFM Towers Auditorium. The event was a vibrant celebration of faith, culture, and student excellence, bringing together distinguished guests, educators, students, and well-wishers. The...
Education
April 6, 2026
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Five-day week restored, No more Special weekly Wednesday holidays to public sector
COLOMBO : The special weekly Wednesday holiday granted to government offices, schools, universities and judicial services will be cancelled from April 8, the Commissioner General of Essential Services, Prabath Chandrakeerthi announced here on Monday, April 6. Accordingly, the relevant circular in this regard will be issued shortly. Due to ongoing fuel supply challenges, the government...
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April 6, 2026
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Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill: CCC warns tax amendments could burden distressed firms
COLOMBO ; The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has warned that proposed amendments to Sri Lanka’s Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill 2026 could impose undue burdens on financially distressed companies, urging policymakers to adopt a balanced approach that safeguards investment confidence. The Chamber’s Tax Steering Committee conducted a comprehensive review of the proposed amendments, assessing “their impact...
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April 6, 2026
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An open letter from Seyed Abbas Araghchi Iran’s Minister of Foreign Affairs to António Guterres, UN Secretary-General
The letter sent to Mr. António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations 3 April 2026 Excellency,I am writing, as a follow-up to my letter S/2026/216 dated 23 March 2026, to bring to your attention the continuous armed attacks by the U.S. and the Israeli regime against several safeguarded nuclear facilities and installations of the Islamic...
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April 6, 2026
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Prices of several food items to increase from midnight on Monday,April 6
COLOMBO IThe All Ceylon Restaurant Owners’ Association has announced that the prices of ‘Rice and Curry’ packets, ‘Fried Rice’, and ‘Kottu’ will increase by Rs. 20 in response to the recent rise in domestic LP gas prices. Meanwhile, the price of ‘short eats’ will be reduced by Rs. 10 following the decline in coconut oil...
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