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Weather Forecast

Due to the effect of the active southwest monsoon condition, showery condition is expected to enhance in the southwestern part of the island from today (10), with strong wind gust over the island and in the sea areas around the island.
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Weather Forecast

Showery condition is expected to enhance in the southwestern part of the island from tomorrow (10), with strong wind gust over the island and in the sea areas around the island.
Weather Forecast
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Weather Forecast

Showery condition is expected to enhance in the southwestern part of the island from June 10th, with strong wind gust over the island and in the sea areas around the island.
General public is requested to be attentive to future forecasts issued by the Department of Meteorology in this regard.
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Presidential Pardon for prisoners in view of Vesak 2025

The Presidential Secretariat has taken note of reports claiming that an individual named W.H. Athula Tilakaratne, who had been serving a sentence at the Anuradhapura Prison, was released under the Presidential Pardon granted on the occasion of Vesak 2025, and that a serious irregularity may have occurred in connection with this incident.

Presidential Pardon for prisoners in view of Vesak 2025
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Weather Forecast

Showery conditions are expected to enhance in the southwestern part of the island from June 10th, with strong gusty winds expected over the island and in the sea areas around the island.
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Hajj Greetings - President

Today, 7th June 2025, marks the observance of Hajj,  the sacred pilgrimage undertaken with profound devotion by Muslims across the world. As the fifth pillar of Islam, this profound spiritual undertaking symbolises Prophet Ibrahim's unwavering faith and ultimate sacrifice to Almighty Allah.

Hajj Greetings - President
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