Health Ministry announces appointments of 436 post-intern doctors
2026-04-09
The Ministry of Health on Thursday (08) announced the new appointments and service locations for 436 intern doctors who hadContinue Reading
NSO seeks another electricity tariff revision amid rising fuel costs
2026-04-08
Sri Lanka’s National System Operator (NSO) has submitted an updated report on energy costs and generation schedules for the secondContinue Reading
89 killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon as Iran blocks Hormuz
2026-04-08
Israel launched its most extensive wave of airstrikes across Lebanon on Wednesday, killing at least 89 people and injuring moreContinue Reading
GMOA to launch 48-hour islandwide strike from Thursday
2026-04-08
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) will launch a 48-hour islandwide strike from 8.00 a.m. on Thursday (09). The GMOAContinue Reading
Water levels in Castlereigh, Maussakelle reservoirs fall amid dry weather
2026-04-08
Water levels in the Castlereigh and Maussakelle reservoirs have dropped sharply due to prevailing dry weather conditions in catchment areasContinue Reading
Woman arrested in Maharagama over Rs. 10 million foreign job scam
2026-04-08
A suspect has been arrested by the Special Investigation Division of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) forContinue Reading
Health Ministry issues guidelines for Avurudu games to prevent accidents
2026-04-08
The Health Ministry has issued a set of guidelines for Avurudu games organised during the festive season to prevent accidentsContinue Reading
Govt plans to expand procurement opportunities for domestic businesses
2026-04-08
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says strengthening local industries is a primary objective of the Government and there are plans toContinue Reading
Trump warns 50% tariffs on countries supplying weapons to Iran
2026-04-08
US President Donald Trump has warned that countries supplying military weapons to Iran will face immediate economic consequences, while alsoContinue Reading
UAE intercepts fresh missile and drone attacks despite ceasefire
2026-04-08
UAE air defence systems intercepted 17 ballistic missiles and 35 drones launched from Iran on April 8, according to theContinue Reading
‘Caution level’ heat alert issued for 21 districts
2026-04-08
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Eastern, North-western, Northern andContinue Reading
WCA backs Nuwan Thushara, says players’ basic rights must be protected
2026-04-08
Sri Lanka fast bowler Nuwan Thushara’s legal challenge against Sri Lanka Cricket over the refusal to grant a No ObjectionContinue Reading
Iran oil refinery hit in “enemy attack” hours after ceasefire agreement
2026-04-08
Explosions were reported at Iran’s Lavan Island, a key crude oil export terminal in the Persian Gulf, less than aContinue Reading
SLTB announces Special Bus Services from April 9–21
2026-04-08
The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has announced special bus services during the upcoming Sinhala and Tamil New Year festiveContinue Reading
‘100% Natural’ pet medicine scam exposed
2026-04-08
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has raided a large-scale pet medicine manufacturing facility operating in the Minuwangoda area, uncovering whatContinue Reading
Iraq reopens airspace following weeks-long closure
2026-04-08
The Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority (ICAA) officially announced the reopening of the country’s airspace and all commercial airports, effective immediately,Continue Reading
Shiran Fernando appointed Ceylon Chamber Secretary General/CEO
2026-04-08
Shiran Fernando has been appointed Secretary General and Chief Executive Officer of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, effective 8th MayContinue Reading
Strong buying lifts Colombo Stock Market
2026-04-08
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) witnessed significant gains today, with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) surging by 885.14 points,Continue Reading