Further details emerge on latest fishing trawler drug bust
2026-04-01
Further details have emerged regarding the fishing trawler seized with narcotics during a Sri Lanka Navy surveillance operation in deepContinue Reading
Experts warn extreme heat poses mental health risks
2026-04-01
Excessive heat can have a serious impact on mental health, experts have warned. Psychiatrist Vindya Wijebandara said that while peopleContinue Reading
GMOA warns Health Minister over political interference in doctor transfers
2026-04-01
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has issued a strong warning to Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa over alleged political interferenceContinue Reading
Bimal Rathnayake holds high-level talks in Moscow to boost Sri Lanka-Russia ties
2026-04-01
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development and Leader of the House Bimal Rathnayake has held a seriesContinue Reading
GMOA calls another nationwide doctors’ strike
2026-04-01
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has announced another islandwide one-day token strike again on April 2, citing failure toContinue Reading
Next 36 hrs : Met Dept forecasts showers, relief from hot conditions
2026-04-01
Showers expected in several parts of the country over the next few days are likely to bring some relief fromContinue Reading
Russia administers first personalized cancer vaccine to patient
2026-04-01
Russia has administered its first personalized cancer vaccine to a patient, the Russian Ministry of Health announced on Wednesday, markingContinue Reading
Italy fail to qualify for 3rd consecutive World Cup
2026-04-01
Four-time world champions Italy have failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup after suffering a penalty shootout defeatContinue Reading
Sri Lanka moves up in FIFA ranking
2026-04-01
The Sri Lanka National Football Team concluded its 2027 Asian Cup qualifying campaign with a remarkable 3–1 victory over ChineseContinue Reading
US updates visa rules, tightens vetting with social media requirement
2026-04-01
The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka has announced new requirements for non-immigrant visa applicants, effective immediately. According to the Embassy,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka envoy Mahinda Samarasinghe visits Montana, expands cooperation
2026-04-01
Sri Lankan Ambassador Mahinda Samarasinghe visited the U.S. State of Montana on Tuesday (March 31), underscoring the growing partnership betweenContinue Reading
Fuel allowance unchanged as prices rise, officials get less fuel: Deputy Minister
2026-04-01
Deputy Minister Arun Hemachandra has clarified reports regarding the recently approved fuel allowances for Ministers, Deputy Ministers, Parliamentarians, and SeniorContinue Reading
‘Caution level’ heat alert issued for 21 districts
2026-04-01
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Eastern, North-western, Northern, andContinue Reading
Six Sri Lankan fishermen freed after eight months in Bangladesh custody
2026-04-01
Six Sri Lankan fishermen have been released after spending eight months in detention in Bangladesh for allegedly entering the country’sContinue Reading
Flight schedules : New update from Qatar Airways
2026-04-01
Qatar Airways has unveiled its latest revised flight schedule, marking a steady expansion of services to more than 120 destinationsContinue Reading
US judge orders Trump to halt $400m White House ballroom project
2026-04-01
A US judge has halted the construction of Donald Trump’s $400m White House ballroom. The US president demolished the historicContinue Reading
Google now lets you change Gmail ID without losing mails
2026-04-01
Google will now allow you to change your Gmail address. The tech giant was believed to be working on thisContinue Reading
Dry weather: Water Board deploys bowsers, urges public to call 1939
2026-04-01
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board has announced that bowser trucks have been deployed to deliver water to theContinue Reading