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…
Water levels in Castlereigh, Maussakelle reservoirs fall amid dry weather
Water levels in the Castlereigh and Maussakelle reservoirs have dropped sharply due to prevailing dry weather conditions in catchment areas on the western slopes of the central hills. According to the reservoir engineers, the water level in the Maussakelle reservoir…
Woman arrested in Maharagama over Rs. 10 million foreign job scam
A suspect has been arrested by the Special Investigation Division of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) for allegedly defrauding more than Rs. 10 million by promising foreign employment opportunities in Albania and Canada. The woman had operated…
Health Ministry issues guidelines for Avurudu games to prevent accidents
The Health Ministry has issued a set of guidelines for Avurudu games organised during the festive season to prevent accidents and serious medical conditions. The guidelines were released by the Non-Communicable Diseases Unit of the Health Ministry, with special attention…
Altair Elevates Living Experience with Appointment of RMS as Facilities Management Partner
Remaz Ghouse – COO, Realty Management Services The Management Council of Altair, Colombo’s most iconic residential and mixed-use development, has appointed Realty Management Services Ltd (RMS) as its new facilities management partner, marking a significant step forward in enhancing operational…