Muslims in Sri Lanka will celebrate the Hajj festival (Eid al-Adha) on June 07.

Accordingly, Muslim schools will be given holidays on June 06 and June 09.

However, as per a media release issued by the Ministry of Education on May 25, Muslim schools  functioned on May 26 and 27 as replacement dates.

A new expressway bus service has been launched between the Katunayake Airport and Colombo Fort.

Previously operating from the Awariyawatte bus stand, the service began plying directly from the airport from June 05.

The bus service will operate 24/7 and the one-way fare has been set at Rs.290.

Deputy Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation Janitha Ruwan Kodithuwakku said the move is part of a broader effort to improve public transport for airport travelers.

Initially, private buses will be used, with luggage-friendly buses to be introduced soon. Bus staff will also receive special training to meet international service standards.

A proposal to establish a Parliamentary Caucus on Arts and Cultural Affairs in the Tenth Parliament was submitted to Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne at the Parliament premises yesterday (June 04).

This proposal was submitted by National People’s Power MPs – Jagath Manuwarna and Ruwan Mapalagama.

Accordingly, this proposal is scheduled to be submitted to the next Committee on Parliamentary Business for consideration and further action.