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GMOA to launch 48-hour token strike tomorrow

Sri Lanka, April 8 -- The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) has announced that it will begin a 48-hour nationwide token strike starting from 8:00 a.m. tomorrow (09). The token strike is... Read More


"Not end of War": Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei after accepting two-week ceasefire

Sri Lanka, April 8 -- Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei has instructed all its military units to stop firing after agreeing to two-week ceasefire with the United States. But, at the same time, it... Read More


12-hour water cut in Padukka and several areas today

Sri Lanka, April 8 -- A 12-hour water cut will be imposed in Padukka and several areas today due to the prevailing dry weather conditions, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has anno... Read More


MPs to debate Sri Lanka's prevailing situation in Parliament today

Sri Lanka, April 8 -- An adjournment motion regarding the current situation in Sri Lanka, to be moved by the government is scheduled to be debated today (08) in Parliament. Accordingly, the adjournme... Read More


PUCSL requested for further 15% electricity tariff hike for Q2

Sri Lanka, April 8 -- The National System Operator (Pvt.) Ltd. has requested the PUCSL for a further 15% increase in electricity tariffs for the second quarter (April - June) of 2026, in addition to t... Read More


Strengthening local industries a key priority of govt - President

Sri Lanka, April 8 -- Strengthening local industries is a primary objective of the Government, and there are plans to expand opportunities for domestic businesses in meeting Government procurement nee... Read More


Missile attacks reported across Gulf and Israel after ceasefire announced

Sri Lanka, April 8 -- Sirens are sounding across the Gulf and in Israel as several countries report incoming missiles early Wednesday after President Donald Trump said the US had agreed to a two-week ... Read More


Health Ministry issues set of guidelines for Avurudu games

Sri Lanka, April 8 -- The Directorate of Non-Communicable Diseases of the Ministry of Health has issued a set of guidelines to prevent accidents and acute medical conditions during traditional Avurudu... Read More


Pakistan invites US and Iran to Islamabad talks; says ceasefire extends 'everywhere'

Sri Lanka, April 8 -- Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the announcement of a ceasefire between the United States, Iran, and their allies, saying it covers "everywhere," including Lebano... Read More


US and Iran agree to two-week ceasefire

Sri Lanka, April 8 -- US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (Apr 7) that he had agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, less than two hours before his deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of... Read More