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Sri Lankan woman injured following Israel strikes in Lebanon
A Sri Lankan woman has reportedly sustained minor injuries following airstrikes carried out by Israel on Lebanon yesterday (08).
The Sri Lankan Embassy in Beirut stated that the woman is not in a critical condition.
Meanwhile,…
Met. Department warns of possible extended drought if El Niño develops
The Department of Meteorology has indicated that an El Niño event during the southwest monsoon season could result in drought conditions extending through September.
Speaking at a media briefing today (09) at the Government Information…
Tender called for coal supply to Lakvijaya Power Plant
A tender has been called to select a coal supplier for the 2026/2027 season of the Norochcholai Lakvijaya Power Plant.
The Lanka Coal Company stated that the tender has been issued to purchase 2.28 million metric tons of coal for the…
National Child Protection Authority receives over 10,000 complaints in 2025
The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) reports that more than 10,000 complaints were recorded in 2025.
The Director (Planning and Information) of the NCPA, Shanika Malalgoda stated that a total of 10,455 complaints were received…
GMOA raises concerns over removal of specialist posts in hospitals
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has alleged that specialist medical posts have been removed from several hospitals across the country.
Its President, Consultant Dr. Sanjeewa Thennakoon stated that political…
Former SIS Chief Suresh Sallay files writ petition challenging arrest and detention
Former Head of the State Intelligence Service, Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, has filed a writ petition before the Court of Appeal, through his attorneys, challenging his arrest and detention by the Criminal Investigation Department…
Indian Govt. waives customs duty on petrochemicals till June 30
The central government on Thursday exempted a wide range of critical petrochemical products till June 30th, in light of the ongoing war in the Middle East and the consequent disruptions in global supply chains.
The exemptions, effective…
President-IMF delegation discuss fifth and sixth review under EFF programme
The visiting delegation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat today (02) to discuss Sri Lanka’s ongoing economic reform programme and progress under the…
Special committee appointed to monitor and manage drinking water shortage
A special operations committee has been appointed to monitor and manage the ongoing drinking water shortage by the Chairman and General Manager of the National Water Supply and Drainage Board.
The move comes in response to rapidly…
Open warrants issued for Shamindra Rajapaksa, Kapila Chandrasena’s wife over Airbus bribery case
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (02) has ordered the issuance of open warrants for the arrest of Shamindra Rajapaksa, a former board member of SriLankan Airlines and son of former Minister Chamal Rajapaksa, and Priyanka Niyomali…