GMOA Suspends Trade Union Action Pending Thursday Talks
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has suspended the ongoing doctors’ strike after the Health Minister agreed to hold a discussion on Thursday. The islandwide strike, which disrupted routine hospital services, was launched over concerns related to doctor transfers and…
Seven women, manager arrested in brothel raid
Police have arrested a suspect and seven women during a raid on a brothel operating under the guise of a massage centre in Seeduwa last night (05). The raid was carried out by officers of the Seeduwa Police, who said…
Three killed in separate wild elephant attacks
Three persons were killed in two separate wild elephant attacks reported in Eppawala and Mahiyanganaya yesterday morning (05), Police said. According to Police, two individuals were killed following a wild elephant attack in the Amunukole area within the Eppawala Police…
Sun directly overhead over 6 areas today at 12:13 noon
The sun will be directly overhead over several areas of Sri Lanka today (06), including Beruwala, Gurulubadda, Rakwana, Godakawela, Udawalawe and Thanamalwila, the Department of Meteorology said. This will occur at approximately 12:13 noon as part of the apparent northward…
Weather today: Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 06 APRIL 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 06 April 2026. Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Northern, Eastern, North-central, Central and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Puttalam, Galle and Matara districts after 2.00 p.m. Showers may…
Fuel situation & QR system : Update from Minister
Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath says nine fuel shipments are scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka during April, as the Government moves to stabilise supplies following disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict. Speaking at a public meeting in Matara…
LAUGFS Raises Gas Prices; 12.5kg Cylinder Now Rs. 5,700
LAUGFS Gas PLC has increased domestic LP gas cylinder refill prices with effect from midnight today (05 April 2026), citing prevailing market conditions. According to the company, the price of a 12.5kg cylinder in the Colombo district has been increased…
Litro increases domestic LP gas prices from midnight
Litro Gas Lanka has increased domestic LP gas prices with effect from midnight today (5). Accordingly, the price of a 12.5kg cylinder has been increased by Rs. 775 to Rs. 4,765. The 5kg cylinder price has been increased by Rs….
Govt waives LankaQR Merchant Fees for Payments Under Rs. 5,000
Sri Lanka will launch the “National QR Payment Promotion Programme” tomorrow under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, with the service charge on LankaQR transactions up to Rs. 5,000 set to be removed. The President’s Media Division said financial…
Trump Threatens Iran, Says “Power Plant Day, Bridge Day” Coming Tuesday
US President Donald Trump has issued a strongly worded warning to Iran, threatening possible strikes on key infrastructure while urging Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said “Tuesday will be Power Plant…