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Cabinet to Amend 1964 Water Act to Curb Groundwater Overuse
Environment Minister wins approval to expand Water Resources Board's mandate over groundwater misuse and excessive extraction amid dry-season stress.
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Sri Lankan Arrested at Airport with Rs. 113M Kush Hidden in Chocolates
Customs Narcotics officers seized 11.34kg of Kush from a passenger arriving from New Delhi on April 6, the second BIA narcotics arrest this week.
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Sri Lanka Deputy HC in Chennai Denies Attending Political Event in Puducherry
Sri Lanka's Deputy High Commissioner to Chennai denies his Puducherry fishermen meeting was political after an Indian MP raised Vienna Convention concerns.
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Man Who Impersonated Health Minister for Donations Remanded Until April 21
A suspect arrested at BIA opened bank accounts under Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa's name to solicit charity funds for a monk's wheelchair.
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Sri Lanka Among World's Biggest Democratic Improvers in 2025, Freedom House Says
Freedom House score rises from 54 to 58 as credible elections and anti-corruption efforts drive recognition.
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Government Signals Fuel Restrictions May Be Lifted as Nine Shipments Head to Sri Lanka
Minister Herath says QR system, odd-even plates, and Wednesday holiday could be withdrawn as nine April fuel shipments ease supply pressure.
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Gammanpila Alleges TID Uncovered IS Link to SJB MP Mujibur Rahman
Former minister claims Terrorism Investigation Division found Rahman tied to an IS-linked figure during Easter probe; Rahman rejects unverified charge.
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GMOA Suspends Nine-Day Strike, Talks With Health Minister Set for Thursday
Doctors end island-wide token strike after Health Minister agrees to discuss transfer and appointment grievances on April 10.
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Indian Vice President Radhakrishnan to Make Two-Day Official Visit to Sri Lanka
Planning meeting held at Presidential Secretariat on April 6; VP to meet President Dissanayake and PM Amarasuriya, with India-funded projects on agenda.
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Sajith Demands Relief Package as Gas, Fuel and Power Costs Pile Up
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says Treasury surplus and IMF revenue gains should fund a relief package for households squeezed by April price hikes.
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SJB Demands Energy Minister Jayakody Resign Over Coal and Fuel Crisis
Opposition leader Kiriella calls on Energy Minister to step down ahead of April 10 no-confidence debate.
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Sri Lanka and Russia Sign Transport MoU in St. Petersburg, Kelani Valley Line on Agenda
Bimal Rathnayake and Andrey Nikitin signed cooperation agreement; Russian firms may modernize 60km Colombo–Avissawella rail corridor.
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Wednesday Special Holiday Cancelled from April 8 as Fuel Pressure Eases
Commissioner General of Essential Services orders schools, universities and government offices to resume normal Wednesday operations from April 8.
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Six Sri Lankan Fishermen Return Home After Nine Months in Bangladesh Detention
Six crew members of SLFV Sudu Duwa-4 arrived at BIA after diplomatic efforts secured their release from Bangladesh custody.
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Cabinet Committee Eyes Work-from-Home for April 16–17 as Fuel Savings Hit 42%
Cabinet committee weighs work-from-home on April 16-17 as Health Ministry reports a 42% diesel cut, with schools and universities shifting online.
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Easter Sunday Seven Years On: President Calls for Unity, Opposition Demands Justice
Sri Lanka marks the seventh anniversary of the 2019 Easter bombings as political leaders clash over accountability.
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GMOA Strike Enters Day 3 as Health Minister Declares 'No Room for Talks'
GMOA strike enters Day 3 as Health Minister brands the walkout 'baseless' and cites Rs. 6 million per doctor in state training costs.
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GMOA Strike Day 5: Doctors' Union Alleges Intimidation Behind 96% Compliance Figure
GMOA claims newly qualified doctors were threatened with dismissal and salary cuts, calls for presidential intervention.
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GMOA Strike Enters Day 6 as Executive Committee Weighs Next Steps
Doctors maintain islandwide strike action on April 5 as GMOA executive committee meets to decide future course.
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GMOA Strike Enters Day 7 as Executive Committee Meets, Doctors Allege Coercion
The GMOA says 96% of new doctors applied for posts under duress as the strike continues until April 6 morning.
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GMOA Extends Strike to Day 9, Claims Doctors Coerced Into Compliance
GMOA extends token strike until 8am Monday after claiming 96% intern compliance rate reflects coercion, not voluntary participation.
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GMOA Shifts to Token Strike on Day 4 as Doctors' Action De-Escalates
GMOA scales back to a 24-hour token strike on Day 4, signalling a de-escalation from the full walkout that disrupted hospitals across Sri Lanka.
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Bribery Commission Orders Mahinda Rajapaksa to Declare Assets by April 10
CIABOC directs former President Mahinda Rajapaksa to declare assets by April 10, linked to an Airbus bribery probe alleging Rs. 60 million in payments.
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Major General Manada Yahampath Appointed 68th Army Chief of Staff
Major General Manada Yahampath of the Sri Lanka Light Infantry takes over as the 68th Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army, effective April 2.