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Sun directly overhead in parts of island today

Sri Lanka, April 9 -- The Department of Meteorology forecasted, Showers or thunderstorms in few places within the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North-Western provinces, as well as the Galle, Matara, Kand... Read More


GMOA to begin 48-hour strike

Sri Lanka, April 9 -- A nationwide strike began today (09) at 8:00 AM, according to the Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA). The trade union action is being taken to protest the manner in... Read More


SLTB conductors commit Rs. 20 million fraud daily

Sri Lanka, April 9 -- Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) conductors commit frauds amounting to Rs. 20 million per day, Transport Minister Bimal Rathnayake stated. These remarks were made while particip... Read More


Former President Wickremesinghe returns to island

Sri Lanka, April 9 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe arrived back in the country after undergoing surgery in Singapore. He departed for Singapore on March 15 and moved to a general hospital wa... Read More


Staff-level agreement reached with IMF

Sri Lanka, April 9 -- Sri Lanka has reached a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on economic policies, paving the way to conclude the combined Fifth and Sixth Reviews of ... Read More


10 hospitalised after bus collision in Hambantota

Sri Lanka, April 9 -- An SLTB bus traveling from Hambantota to Colombo collided with a backhoe loader in front of the Hambantota Port City today (09) at approximately 01:30 AM. Ten passengers on the ... Read More


Strict legal action against drunk drivers during festive season

Sri Lanka, April 9 -- Law will be strictly enforced against drivers operating vehicles under the influence of alcohol during the festive season, Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of Traffic... Read More


Cost-recovery electricity and fuel key to IMF approval

Sri Lanka, April 9 -- Sri Lanka could access around $700 million in fresh financing from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) after the fund's Executive Board approves the 5th and 6th reviews of its ... Read More


Sri Lanka to receive USD 700 Mn IMF tranche by mid-May or early June

Sri Lanka, April 9 -- Sri Lanka is expected to receive the combined fifth and sixth tranches of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme, totaling around USD 700 million, by mid-May or early Ju... Read More


Iran's president warns their hands 'remain on the trigger' and accuses Israel of ceasefire violation

Sri Lanka, April 9 -- The Iranian president says Israeli attacks on Lebanon "blatantly violates" the ceasefire agreement. "Such actions signal deception and non-compliance, rendering negotiations mea... Read More