Afternoon showers expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
Showers or thundershowers will occur at a few places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Northwestern provinces and in the Galle, Matara, Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya and Mannar districts after 2.00 pm today (09). According to the Department of Meteorology, mainly dry weather…
SLTB loses Rs. 20 mn daily over conductor irregularities: Minister Bimal
The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) is losing nearly Rs. 20 million each day due to fraudulent practices by bus conductors, Transport Minister Bimal Rathnayake revealed at a public event. Calling the losses a leakage of public funds, Rathnayake said…
Sun directly above 08 cities of Sri Lanka today
The sun will be directly above eight (08) cities of Sri Lanka today, according to the Department of Meteorology. The nearest areas over which the sun is overhead today are Chilaw, Bingiriya, Halmillawewa, Panduwasnuwara, Gokarella, Kawudupelella, Koppaveli and Kirankulam about…
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Lebanon has declared a national day of mourning following a wave of Israeli airstrikes that killed at least 254 people and injured more than 1,165 in a single day, according to Lebanese authorities. The attacks, described as among the deadliest…
Health Ministry announces appointments of 436 post-intern doctors
The Ministry of Health on Thursday (08) announced the new appointments and service locations for 436 intern doctors who had applied for post-intern medical placements. Accordingly, these doctors are required to report to the government hospitals or health institutions across…
Zahira College Rugby Gears Up for 2026 Schools Season with Strong Partnerships and Renewed Ambition
With a proud legacy spanning over a century, Zahira College Rugby is set to make a strong impact in the 2026 Schools Rugby season. Following years of consistent performances in the top division, the team enters the new campaign with…
India’s nuclear leap: Why its fast breeder reactor success matters
India’s most advanced reactor has set the country on a path towards potentially cutting its dependence on uranium — and instead using the much more abundant thorium. India’s most advanced nuclear reactor has reached a self-sustaining stage that marks a…
NSO seeks another electricity tariff revision amid rising fuel costs
Sri Lanka’s National System Operator (NSO) has submitted an updated report on energy costs and generation schedules for the second quarter of 2026, citing rising fuel prices and operational constraints. The NSO, Sri Lanka’s central authority responsible for coordinating electricity…
89 killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon as Iran blocks Hormuz
Israel launched its most extensive wave of airstrikes across Lebanon on Wednesday, killing at least 89 people and injuring more than 700, according to Lebanon’s Health Ministry, in what officials described as the deadliest escalation in recent weeks. Lebanese authorities…
GMOA to launch 48-hour islandwide strike from Thursday
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) will launch a 48-hour islandwide strike from 8.00 a.m. on Thursday (09). The GMOA said the decision was taken over the Health Ministry’s move to proceed with intern doctor appointments in violation of previously…