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News Any importer can bring alternative rice from India – Minister Wasantha Published 2 hours agoon April 5, 2026 Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development – Wasantha Samarasinghe, has stated that any importer is permitted to bring in substitute rice from India to address the current shortage of Keeri Samba in the local market. Accordingly, a single importer may bring in up to 1,040 metric tons of rice, the Minister told the ‘Mawbima’ newspaper. The approved substitute varieties are GR-11 and Kiri/Paal Ponni, with shipments allowed between April 02 and April 30. Meanwhile, the President has also issued a Gazette notification authorizing the import of these rice varieties. Minister Samarasinghe further noted that, in the event of shipping delays, the rice is expected to arrive at Sri Lankan ports by May 30 at the latest. News GMOA strike continues today Published 3 hours agoon April 5, 2026 The strike initiated by the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) is continuing today (April 05). The trade union action was initiated over several demands, including allegations of politicization in the transfer process of medical officers. Accordingly, the strike is in effect from 8:00 a.m. today across government hospitals island-wide. However, GMOA Secretary – Dr. Prabath Sugathadasa, noted that essential healthcare services, including maternity hospitals, children’s hospitals, the Maharagama Apeksha Hospital, specialized renal units, tri-forces hospitals, and the National Institute of Mental Health will remain unaffected. He further stated that the GMOA’s executive committee is scheduled to convene today to decide on the future actions regarding the ongoing strike. News 12-hr water cut in Homagama today Published 3 hours agoon April 5, 2026 The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced that water supply to the Homagama area will be suspended today (April 05) from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., for a duration of 12 hours. The interruption is attributed to the prevailing dry weather conditions. The NWSDB had initially planned a 24-hour suspension, which was subsequently reduced to 18 hours and later to 12 hours. Meanwhile, the NWSDB noted that a special contingency programme is being implemented to supply water through bowsers in the event of further disruptions within the Colombo District. Chairman of the NWSDB – Eng. Chandana Bandara said that arrangements have already been made to deploy water ...
Six Sri Lankan fishermen freed after eight months in Bangladesh custody
The fishermen, aged 23, 27, 38, 40, 46, and 58, endured months of imprisonment that left their families in Sri Lanka facing severe hardship. Appeals from relatives prompted diplomatic intervention by the Ministry of Fisheries, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Sri Lankan High Commission in Bangladesh, leading to their release yesterday (31).
6 fishermen detained over massive heroin haul - Hiru News - Srilanka's ...
6 fishermen detained over massive heroin haul Hiru News Most visited website in Sri Lanka,Sri Lanka Latest news updates from Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka News updates and discussions. Welcome to the No1 ...
Sri Lankans caught poaching by Bangladesh Navy due today
The fishermen were detained at the Chittagong central jail, in Bangladesh. Sources said that the release was made possible through successful diplomatic interventions, coordinated by the Ministry of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Sri Lankan High Commission in Bangladesh.
