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Extreme heat poses serious risk to pets, warns veterinarian

Sri Lanka, April 1 -- Veterinarian Dr. Shobhath Wijeratne has warned that the prevailing extreme heat conditions can lead to fatal consequences for pets. Speaking to the media today (01), he stated t... Read More


300kg of heroin worth over Rs. 6 billion found on seized fishing trawler off Beruwala

Sri Lanka, April 1 -- Over 300 kilograms of heroin have been found aboard the multi-day fishing trawler seized by the Sri Lanka Navy in seas off Beruwala, according to the Sri Lanka Navy. Acting on f... Read More


GMOA ends 24-hour token strike

Sri Lanka, April 1 -- The 24-hour token strike launched by the Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) concluded at 8:00 a.m. today (01). GMOA Media Spokesperson Dr. Chamil Wijesinghe said th... Read More


2025 A/L Exam: Over 62% qualify for university admission

Sri Lanka, April 1 -- A total of 62.64 per cent of the total applicants who sat for the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination have qualified for university admission, according to the Department of E... Read More


Iran threatens to target American tech firms if more leaders are killed

Sri Lanka, April 1 -- Iran has threatened to attack American tech firms if more of its leaders are killed, the semi-official outlet Fars reported. "Since the main element in designing and tracking as... Read More


Vessel suspected of carrying narcotics intercepted by Navy brought to Dikkowita Harbour

Sri Lanka, April 1 -- The vessel suspected of carrying narcotics intercepted by the Sri Lanka Navy in seas off southwest of Sri Lanka has been brought to the Dikkowita Harbour, the Department of Infor... Read More


Doctors to stage 24-hour token strike tomorrow - GMOA

Sri Lanka, April 1 -- Doctors in all government hospitals will stage a 24-hour token strike starting from 8.00 a.m. tomorrow (April 2), the Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) announced. ... Read More


Inland Revenue Dept. postpones implementation of new VAT tax invoice format again

Sri Lanka, April 1 -- The implementation of the standardized Value Added Tax (VAT) tax invoice format has been postponed once again, the Inland Revenue Department has announced. The implementation of... Read More


All vehicle owners can obtain fuel today - CPC

Sri Lanka, April 1 -- Owners of vehicles with number plates ending in both odd and even numbers will be able to obtain fuel from filling stations today (April 1), the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC... Read More


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