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Even after Iran war ends, restoring global economy will take two years or more – Analyst
Even after Iran war ends, restoring global economy will take two years or more – Analyst
Political analyst Dr Tudor Weerasinghe has warned that ongoing military conflicts in the Middle East could have severe repercussions for Sri Lanka and other Asian countries. MORE..
Sajith Premadasa attended Gammanpila’s book launch amid AI controversy, Mujibur confirms
Sajith Premadasa attended Gammanpila’s book launch amid AI controversy, Mujibur confirms
The Leader of Opposition, Sajith Premadasa attended the launch of book “Searching for the Mastermind of the Easter Sunday Attacks”, authored by Udaya Gammanpila, the leader of the of the Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU), confirmed Samagi Jana Balawegaya Parliamentarian Mujibur Rahman confirmed today (04). MORE..
Area near Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant attacked again
Area near Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant attacked again
Iran’s atomic agency says an airstrike has hit near its Bushehr nuclear facility, killing a security guard and damaging a support building. MORE..
Colombo water cut duration reduced
Colombo water cut duration reduced
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board has announced a reduction in the duration of water cuts to Padukka, Homagama, Pelanwatta and Pannipitiya from tomorrow (05). MORE..
GMOA decides to continue its ongoing token strike
GMOA decides to continue its ongoing token strike
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has announced that it will continue its island-wide token strike till 8:00 a.m. tomorrow (05). MORE..
Govt spends over Rs. 6 million to train a doctor – Minister
Govt spends over Rs. 6 million to train a doctor – Minister
The government spends more than Rs. 6 million of public funds to train a single doctor in Sri Lanka, the Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment, Dr. Upali Pannilage stated. MORE..
India makes first Iranian oil buy in seven years with no payment problems
India makes first Iranian oil buy in seven years with no payment problems
Indian refiners have purchased Iranian oil amid the Middle East conflict that has disrupted supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, the oil ministry said on Saturday. MORE..
20 illegally assembled vehicles linked to organized crime seized
20 illegally assembled vehicles linked to organized crime seized
Three suspects have been arrested by police along with 20 vehicles, including recently assembled luxury vehicles that were illegally put together. MORE..
UN Security Council postpones vote on Strait of Hormuz
UN Security Council postpones vote on Strait of Hormuz
The UN Security Council is now expected to vote next week on a Bahraini resolution to secure transit passage in the Strait of Hormuz, Reuters reported on Friday, citing diplomats. MORE..
Health Minister challenges GMOA over ‘baseless’ strike
Health Minister challenges GMOA over ‘baseless’ strike
The strike launched by the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) against the appointment system for doctors who have completed their internship lacks any basis for discussion, the Minister of Health and Mass Media, Nalinda Jayatissa has stated. MORE..
| April 4, 2026 2:38 pm
Colombo water cut duration to be further reduced - NWSDB
Colombo water cut duration to be further reduced - NWSDB
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) says that it is paying attention to further reducing the duration of scheduled water cuts in several areas of Colombo. MORE..
| April 4, 2026 2:08 pm
Advisory issued for severe lightning
Advisory issued for severe lightning
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, Southern, Eastern and Northcentral provinces, and Vavuniya and Mullaittivu districts. MORE..
Association of Medical Specialists not supporting GMOA’s strike
Association of Medical Specialists not supporting GMOA’s strike
The Association of Medical Specialists (AMS) stated that they will not support the strike action launched this morning (April 4) by the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA). MORE..
| April 4, 2026 12:06 pm
‘1990 Suwa Seriya’ ambulance service’s new head office inaugurated
‘1990 Suwa Seriya’ ambulance service’s new head office inaugurated
The new head office of the ‘1990 Suwa Seriya’ Ambulance Service was officially inaugurated today (April 4) under the patronage of the Minister of Health and Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa. MORE..
Ship with 25,000 MT of fertilizer scheduled to arrive tomorrow – Dy Minister
Ship with 25,000 MT of fertilizer scheduled to arrive tomorrow – Dy Minister
Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, Namal Karunaratne, stated that a ship carrying 25,000 metric tons of fertilizer is scheduled to arrive in the country tomorrow (April 5). MORE..
First Japanese and French ships cross Strait of Hormuz since war
First Japanese and French ships cross Strait of Hormuz since war
One French- and another Japanese-owned vessel are among a handful of vessels to have crossed the war-torn Strait of Hormuz, maritime tracking data showed Friday. MORE..
Two teens killed in motorcycle accident in Kilinochchi
Two teens killed in motorcycle accident in Kilinochchi
Two 19-year-old boys have died in a motorcycle accident that occurred in the Dharmapuram area of Kilinochchi. MORE..
| April 4, 2026 10:55 am
One dead, 47 injured after ‘incident’ at Peru football derby
One dead, 47 injured after ‘incident’ at Peru football derby
At least one person died and 47 more were injured Friday night in an unspecified “incident” at Alejandro Villanueva Stadium in Peru’s capital during a rally ahead of a football derby, according to the health ministry. MORE..
Trump proposes “historic” defense spending budget, eyes 10% cut to other federal programs
Trump proposes “historic” defense spending budget, eyes 10% cut to other federal programs
President Donald Trump on Friday requested a 10% cut in non-defense spending for the 2027 fiscal year and a massive $500 billion increase in the military budget, as the U.S. continues its war against Iran. MORE..
16-year-old boy drowns while bathing in canal at Perathuweli
16-year-old boy drowns while bathing in canal at Perathuweli
A 16-year-old boy, a resident of the Perathuweli area, has tragically died after drowning in a canal within the Kantale police division. MORE..
| April 4, 2026 9:38 am
GMOA resumes island-wide strike from today
GMOA resumes island-wide strike from today
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) announced that it has resumed an island-wide strike from 8 a.m. today (04). MORE..
Details of scheduled water cuts in Colombo District today
Details of scheduled water cuts in Colombo District today
The scheduled water cuts affecting several areas in the Colombo District, due to prevailing dry weather conditions, will continue today (April 04). MORE..
Greece reshuffles Cabinet after ministers resign over farm subsidy scandal
Greece reshuffles Cabinet after ministers resign over farm subsidy scandal
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis reshuffled his Cabinet Friday after three ministers resigned earlier in the day amid a widening farm subsidies scandal. MORE..
A-10 aircraft hit by Iranian air defenses, second US aircraft to go down in the Middle East
A-10 aircraft hit by Iranian air defenses, second US aircraft to go down in the Middle East
A US official confirmed that a second aircraft went down in the Middle East on Friday. The official spoke on condition of anonymity due to the sensitive military situation. MORE..
Tehran rejected 48-hour ceasefire proposal from US, Iranian media, citing source, says
Tehran rejected 48-hour ceasefire proposal from US, Iranian media, citing source, says
An unnamed source told Iran’s semi-official Fars news agency on Friday that Tehran had rejected a U.S. proposal for a 48-hour ceasefire. MORE..