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Extreme heat can trigger mental health issues - Psychiatrist

Sri Lanka, April 1 -- Extreme heat can lead to depression, stress, mental distress, and restlessness, Psychiatrist Vindya Wijayabandara said. She made these remarks while addressing a media briefing ... Read More


Electricity tariffs increased from today

Sri Lanka, April 1 -- Electricity tariffs will increase with effect from today. The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) granted approval to increase electricity tariffs following a reque... Read More


Russia offers support to Sri Lanka amid energy crisis

Sri Lanka, April 1 -- Russia has expressed its willingness to provide energy resources, including fuel, gas, and coal, to Sri Lanka, regardless of whether the country is facing a crisis. Issuing a st... Read More


Trump says the US could end the Iran war in two to three weeks

Sri Lanka, April 1 -- US President Donald Trump said the United States could end its military attacks on Iran within two to three weeks and Tehran did not have to make a deal as a prerequisite for the... Read More


Donald Trump says US could end Iran war in two to three weeks

Sri Lanka, April 1 -- US President Donald Trump said the United States could end its military attacks on Iran within two to three weeks and Tehran did not have to make a deal as a prerequisite for the... Read More


Seven police officers injured in wasp attack during raid in Kotmale

Sri Lanka, April 1 -- Seven police officers attached to the Kotmale Police Station were injured in a wasp attack while conducting a raid on an illicit liquor distillery operating within a forest reser... Read More


PM Harini calls for inclusive society ensuring rights and well-being of senior citizens

Sri Lanka, April 1 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that a society must be built in which all senior citizens can lead lives marked by safety, freedom, happiness, health, mobility, and ... Read More


GMOA slams Govt. over transfers, says majority of doctors won't comply

Sri Lanka, April 1 -- The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) has alleged that the current government, led by Minister of Health Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa is attempting to compel doctors to pr... Read More


Gold prices near two-week high after Trump's remark on Iran war

Sri Lanka, April 1 -- Gold prices rose on Wednesday to their highest in nearly two weeks, supported by a weaker dollar following U.S. President Donald Trump's statement that the war with Iran could wi... Read More


Sri Lanka finalize arrangements to import fuel from Russia

Sri Lanka, April 1 -- Arrangements have been finalized to import fuel from Russia, the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has confirmed. CPC Managing Director Dr. Mayura Neththikumarage stated that delays ... Read More