Parliament sessions have begun a short while ago with Speaker Karu Jayasuriya announcing the newly promulgated emergency regulations.
The MPs observed two minutes of silence in Parliament before proceedings began. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe is currently making a special address in Parliament.
Mr Wickremesinghe said the Muslim community are against these extremists . "There are only a few who are involved in these attacks. We will not allow another 30 year old war," he said addressing Parliament.
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
The UK government has unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries which allows for more garments manufactured in Sri Lanka to enter the UK tariff-free.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
Cabinet has approved the appointment of Commodore (retired) M.B.N.A. Premaratne of the Sri Lanka Navy, as the new Commissioner General of Excise.
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