Colombo (News 1st): All liquor shops in Sri Lanka will be closed today (October 3). According to the Excise Department, this is in line with the World Temperance Day which falls today.

• Several PS positions and OIC position left vacant in Padaviya
• The country has no defence minister: MP Vijitha Herath
• Teachers and Principals Trade Union issue warning to the government
• Forensic Audit reveals conflict of interest between Mahendran and Aloysious’s company, during bond transactions
• Export community preps for GSP graduation