3+ hour, 9+ min ago  (132+ words) 09 Apr 2026 | BY Staff Writer The public has been urged to take steps to control blood sugar levels during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebrations. Speaking at a media briefing at the Health Promotion Bureau, Consultant Endocrinologist Manilka Sumanatilleke emphasized…...

12+ hour, 48+ min ago  (170+ words) 09 Apr 2026 | BY Staff Writer Health authorities have called on the public to take precautions to control blood sugar levels during the upcoming Sinhala and Tamil New Year festivities." Speaking at a media briefing at the Health Promotion Bureau, Consultant Endocrinologist…...

12+ hour, 48+ min ago  (75+ words) The Morning 09 Apr 2026 | BY Staff Writer Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has returned to Sri Lanka this morning after undergoing a successful surgery in Singapore. Vajira Abeywardena, Chairman of the United National Party (UNP), confirmed that Wickremesinghe received medical treatment at…...

7+ hour, 16+ min ago  (87+ words) The Morning 09 Apr 2026 | BY Staff Writer International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff and the Sri Lankan authorities have reached staff-level agreement on economic policies to conclude the combined Fifth and Sixth Reviews of Sri Lanka's reform program supported by the IMF's…...

11+ hour, 37+ min ago  (326+ words) 09 Apr 2026 | BY Shashi Dhanatunge Regional precedents demonstrate the effectiveness of this model" In Karachi, Pakistan addressed acute liquefied natural gas (LNG) shortages by partnering with the Engro Corporation to deploy FSRUs at Port Qasim under a public-private partnership (PPP) framework....

12+ hour, 48+ min ago  (163+ words) Sri Lankan Airlines informed the public of a serious escalation in ongoing scam activities targeting passengers and potential customers. The Airline has identified incidents of individuals impersonating Sri Lankan Airlines staff, via Whats App and direct phone calls. During these…...

11+ hour, 37+ min ago  (175+ words) 09 Apr 2026 | BY Dhanushka Dharmapriya The Computer Emergency Readiness Team (CERT) has issued a warning over a sharp increase in online scams targeting young individuals during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year festive season, particularly those linked to fake Avurudu Kumari…...

11+ hour, 57+ min ago  (8+ words) Cybersecurity: Sri Lankan issues warning on phone scams'The Morning...

11+ hour, 27+ min ago  (312+ words) The Morning Labour Ministry in talks on fuel crisis job losses 09 Apr 2026 | BY Buddhika Samaraweera Although there have been no reports of job losses due to the economic pressures caused by the ongoing fuel crisis, the Labour Ministry is holding…...

12+ hour, 48+ min ago  (824+ words) 09 Apr 2026 | By Apsara Rodrigo The Sinhala and Tamil New Year is one of the most treasured times of year for Sri Lankans both here and abroad. It's a time of celebration, reflection, family and reunion for most people while others…...