96% of medical graduates apply for post-internship appointments CeylonWire April 5, 2026 The Ministry of Health has announced that around 96 percent of medical graduates who recently completed their internships have applied
Thundershowers expected islandwide with heavy rain in some areas CeylonWire April 5, 2026 The Department of Meteorology says showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, Uva,
PM chairs meeting to ensure uninterrupted services amid fuel constraints CeylonWire April 4, 2026 Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya chaired a Cabinet-appointed committee meeting on Wednesday (April 03) to review measures aimed at maintaining uninterrupted
Expert committee appointed to reform National Colleges of Education CeylonWire April 4, 2026 An expert committee has been appointed to enhance standards and restructure the National Colleges of Education. The committee is chaired
GMOA resumes islandwide strike over transfer concerns CeylonWire April 4, 2026 The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has resumed its strike action from 8.00 a.m. today, citing ongoing concerns related to
Thundershowers expected across island with heavy rainfall warnings CeylonWire April 4, 2026 The Department of Meteorology says showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in most parts of the island after
Revised water cut schedule continues across parts of Colombo CeylonWire April 4, 2026 Scheduled water cuts in several areas of the Colombo District will continue today (April 04) due to prevailing dry weather
Insurance scheme introduced for fishermen engaged in diving CeylonWire April 3, 2026 The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board has introduced a new insurance scheme for fishermen involved in diving activities, in line
Scheduled water cuts announced for parts of Colombo District CeylonWire April 3, 2026 The National Water Supply and Drainage Board has introduced a scheduled water supply system for several areas in the Colombo
Tourist arrivals drop nearly 20% in March, SLTDA reports CeylonWire April 3, 2026 The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has reported a significant decline in foreign tourist arrivals for March 2026. According