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GMOA raises concerns over removal of specialist posts in hospitals

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) has alleged that specialist medical posts have been removed from several hospitals across the country. Its President, Consult... Read More


Nigerian army rescues 31 held after Easter church attack

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- Thirty-one civilians held hostage following a Sunday morning church attack in north-west Nigeria have been rescued, the army has said. Five others were killed as gunmen targeted... Read More


Iran has formulated its response to ceasefire proposals, foreign ministry spokesperson says

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- Iran has formulated its positions and demands in response to recent ceasefire proposals conveyed via intermediaries, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday, adding that n... Read More


National Child Protection Authority receives over 10,000 complaints in 2025

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- 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 Malal... Read More


Adjournment debate on Easter Sunday Attacks this week in Parliament

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- An adjournment debate on the 2019 Easter Sunday Attacks is scheduled to be held in Parliament this week. The proposal moved by the opposition is scheduled to take place in Parli... Read More


Former SIS Chief Suresh Sallay files writ petition challenging arrest and detention

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- 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... Read More


Special consumer protection program launched ahead of festive season

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has launched a special program to safeguard consumers in view of the upcoming festive season, Chairman Hemantha Samarakoon announced. Accord... Read More


Tender called for coal supply to Lakvijaya Power Plant

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- 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 iss... Read More


Two dead, two missing after Iran missile strike in Haifa, Israel

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- Two people have been killed while search operations are underway for two more individuals after an Iranian ballistic missile struck a residential building in Haifa, Times of Isra... Read More


Sri Lanka to receive normal rainfall by May or June - Met. Dept

Sri Lanka, April 6 -- The Director General of the Department of Meteorology of Sri Lanka, Athula Karunanayake, stated that Sri Lanka is expected to receive its usual rainfall by May or June. He made ... Read More