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Government decides to lift regulations imposed on usage of fuel and electricity during Vesak festival

According to the office of the Prime Minister, the government has decided to lift the regulations previously imposed on the use of fuel and electricity in view of the Vesak festival.

Antique paintings missing at the National Art Gallery 

Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Hiniduma Sunil Senevi told the Parliament that 42 antique paintings from the National Art Gallery have been reported missing.

Supreme Court ruled Transport Minister for violating human rights of Additional Secretary 

The Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation, Professor Kapila Perera has been ruled by the Supreme Court for violating the fundamental human rights of Additional Secretary W.S. Sathyananda for declaring that his services were no longer required and subjecting him to humiliation and mental distress.

Special island-wide security program during Vesak festival

The Police headquarters has announced that a special island-wide security program will be implemented during the Vesak week to ensure devotees can observe religious activities in a peaceful and secure environment.

New guidelines introduced to report mobile phone loss or theft

Police has announced guidelines on action to take after mobile phone loss or theft, including deactivating the SIM card through the relevant service provider to prevent misuse and assist recovery efforts, provide the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number when lodging a complaint which can be recorded by dialing *#06# on their devices and to register device details through the Police online system “I Need” (ineed.police.lk), which is used to support tracking and recovery operations and to verify the status of second-hand or new mobile phones before purchase using the “Find Genuine Phone” feature available on the “I Need” platform.