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Annual Tobacco-Related Deaths in Sri Lanka
Estimated annual deaths attributed to tobacco usage based on IPS and WHO data.
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Apr 09 2026 April 9, 2026 April 9, 2026 NoComment 11:29 am Sri Lanka nears US$700 Million IMF payout after staff-level deal April 9, 2026 - 11:29 am The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with Sri Lankan authorities on the combined fifth and sixth reviews of Sri Lanka’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme, according to a statement issued today (April 9). Apr 09 2026 April 9, 2026 April 9, 2026 NoComment 2:24 pm Colombo Fort Railway Station upgrade launched with Rs. 2.16 Billion project April 9, 2026 - 2:24 pm Colombo Fort Railway Station’s passenger facility improvement project was officially launched today (April 9), with a Rs. 2,162 million investment and a plan to complete it within 15 months. Apr 09 2026 April 9, 2026 April 9, 2026 NoComment 10:44 am STF busts massive Yala cannabis farm April 9, 2026 - 10:44 am Police Special Task Force (STF) officers raided two cannabis cultivations inside Yala National Park yesterday (April 8), uncovering 160,000 plants grown across about three acres in the Thalaguruhela Rock area. Apr 09 2026 April 9, 2026 April 9, 2026 NoComment 8:34 am GMOA launches 48-hour nationwide strike over post-intern appointments April 9, 2026 - 8:34 am The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has launched a 48-hour islandwide token strike from 8:00 AM today (April 09), in protest against the appointment of post-internship medical officers. Apr 08 2026 April 8, 2026 April 9, 2026 NoComment 8:12 pm President pledges stronger support for local industries April 8, 2026 - 8:12 pm Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today (April 08) that strengthening local industries is a key government priority and that more opportunities will be created for domestic businesses to meet future government procurement needs. Apr 08 2026 April 8, 2026 April 8, 2026 NoComment 12:24 pm Renovated Colombo Central Bus Terminal opens for New Year travel April 8, 2026 - 12:24 pm The Ministry of Transport says that operations at the renovated Colombo Central Bus Terminal began today (April 8). Apr 08 2026 April 8, 2026 April 8, 2026 NoComment 8:54 am Lanka IOC raises Diesel prices April 8, 2026 - 8:54 am Lanka IOC has increased the prices of XtraMile Diesel, Super Diesel and Xtra Green Diesel. Apr 08 2026 April 8, 2026 April 8, 2026 NoComment 8:30 am US-Iran two-week ceasefire sets stage for high-stakes Islamabad talks April 8, 2026 - 8:30 am Iran and the United States ...
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Category Year Month Day Holy sites in Jerusalem reopens Israeli police announced that holy sites in Jerusalem will reopen to visitors and worshippers on Thursday morning. MORE.. Australia says Lebanon must be included in Middle East ceasefire Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told reporters Thursday that the two-week ceasefire announced this week ��is an important step forward.�� MORE.. Bahrain and several other countries reopen airspace after US-Iran ceasefire agreement Syria, Iraq and Bahrain announced the reopening of their airspace Wednesday following the announcement of a ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran, according to civil aviation authorities. MORE.. Sri Lankan Australian playwright Shakthi wins Windham-Campbell Prize Sri Lankan Australian playwright S Shakthidharan, widely known as Shakthi, has won the $US175,000 ($250,000) Windham-Campbell Prize for drama. MORE.. Netanyahu warns Israel will continue to strike Hezbollah �wherever necessary� Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will continue to strike Hezbollah ��wherever necessary��, following a ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran. MORE.. Northern Line train services resume Train services on the Northern Line, which were disrupted following Cyclone Ditwah, resumed this morning (09), according to Sri Lanka Railways. MORE.. JD Vance says Iran would be foolish to let talks collapse over Lebanon United States Vice President JD Vance has warned Iran that it would be �dumb� to jeopardise its ceasefire with Washington over Israel�s attacks in Lebanon. MORE.. Suspect arrested in Ganemulla with large haul of heroin and ICE An individual has been arrested in Ganemulla along with a stock of heroin and crystal methamphetamine (Ice) believed to belong to an organized large-scale drug trafficker. MORE.. Nepal issues arrest warrant for ex-PM Deuba in graft probe Nepal has issued an arrest warrant for former prime minister Sher Bahadur Deuba for alleged corruption, officials said on Thursday (Apr 9), making him the latest high-profile figure targeted under the new government. MORE.. 12-hour water cut announced for Homagama and Pelenwatta A 12-hour water cut will be imposed in the Homagama and Pelenwatta areas today (09) and tomorrow (10) due to the prevailing dry weather conditions, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) announced. MORE.. EU urges shift from �fragile� US-Iran ceasefire to permanent peace during Riyadh mission Vice-...
Worsening air in Sri Lanka blamed on transboundary pollution
With an increase in air pollution levels in several areas, Sri Lankan authorities trace transboundary air pollution as a key reason for the island's poor air quality.
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