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147 foreign nationals remanded over online financial scams

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- A total of 147 foreign nationals who were arrested in connection with an online financial fraud have been remanded until April 09, 2026. The suspects were produced before the Ch... Read More


Expert committee appointed to restructure and upgrade National Colleges of Education

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- A committee of experts has been appointed to enhance the standards and undertake the restructuring of National Colleges of Education. The committee is chaired by Professor Liyan... Read More


Water cut duration reduced to 18 hours - NWSDB

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has decided to reduce the duration of the scheduled water supply interruptions to 18 hours, taking into consideration the req... Read More


Over 500 arrested in island-wide anti-drug operations

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- According to the police, a total of 29,033 individuals were inspected during the operations conducted yesterday (02), leading to these arrests. Among those apprehended, 10 indiv... Read More


Warm weather advisory issued for tomorrow

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Eastern, North-Western, Northern and North-Central provinces and in the Monaragala D... Read More


No issue in releasing water for cultivation in upcoming 'Yala' season: Irrigation Dept.

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- The Department of Irrigation says that there will be no issue in releasing water for paddy fields during the upcoming 'Yala' season this year. Director of Irrigation (Water Mana... Read More


Doctors to strike in hospitals island-wide from tomorrow - GMOA

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- Government doctors in all hospitals across the island will engage in a strike action from 8:00 a.m. tomorrow (April 4), the Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) announ... Read More


Ex-soldier arrested after two including woman murdered in Galle, another critical

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- A man and a woman were killed, while another woman sustained serious injuries and was admitted to Karapitiya Hospital following an alleged attack in Thelikada, Galle. Police sta... Read More


"Walk for Peace" that captivated millions in US to begin in Sri Lanka with state patronage

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- A discussion on providing state patronage for the "Walk for Peace Programme in Sri Lanka" was held at the Presidential Secretariat, with the participation of a group of Venerable... Read More


Circular issued to manage govt expenditure amid energy crisis

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has issued a circular aimed at managing state expenditure within existing fiscal limits and approved government spendin... Read More