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Dissanayake to Present Concessional Relief Package in Parliament
Cabinet-approved relief package for households affected by the Middle East energy crisis is due in Parliament, Leader of the House Bimal Rathnayake says.
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Dissanayake Pledges Rs. 15bn Electricity Subsidy for Households Under 90 Units
President says government will absorb Rs. 5 billion a month for three months to shield low-consumption households when the next tariff revision lands.
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Energy Minister Denies Power Cuts; Ajith Perera Cites System Report Showing Manual Load Shedding
Kumara Jayakody denies scheduled power cuts in Parliament; SJB MP Ajith Perera cites a system report logging manual load shedding the previous evening.
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GMOA alleges specialist posts cut at major hospitals as 900-doctor shortfall persists
GMOA says specialist units have been abolished at five major hospitals while Sri Lanka faces a 900-doctor shortfall against the 3,000 needed nationwide.
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Government Commits Rs. 7.1bn to Shield Farmers from Urea Price Hike
President pledges Rs. 6.5 billion for fertiliser support plus Rs. 600 million in subsidies, with paddy payments raised to Rs. 30,000 a farmer.
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2,712 Children on Lady Ridgeway Surgery Waiting List, 1,025 Cardiac Cases
Deputy Health Minister Hansaka Wijemuni told Parliament the Colombo children's hospital has a heavy surgical backlog, led by 1,025 cardiothoracic cases.
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Police Minister Authorises STF and Colombo Division to Raid Beyond Jurisdictions
Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala permits cross-division raids when local OICs fail to act on intelligence, widening enforcement powers.
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Government to Provide Rs. 100 Per Litre Diesel Subsidy: President
President Dissanayake confirms a Rs. 100 per litre diesel subsidy delivered via QR-based digital payments amid Hormuz-driven fuel price pressures.
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SJB Accuses Litro and LAUGFS of Profiteering on Pre-Hike Gas Stocks
SJB trade unionist alleges Litro and LAUGFS are selling old gas stocks at new inflated prices, calling for accountability over Avurudu LP gas price hikes.
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Navy Holds Chemical Emergency Exercise at Trincomalee Harbour
Sri Lanka Navy's Eastern Command ran a multi-agency CBRN drill at Trincomalee on March 31, practising hazardous chemical response and evacuation.
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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.