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30 Indian fishermen repatriated from Sri Lanka

At least 30 Indian fishermen have been repatriated from Sri Lanka today (07), according to the Indian High Commission in Colombo. MORE..

|April 7, 2026 3:04 pm

Iran�s president says 14 million have volunteered to sacrifice their lives

Facing a looming U.S. deadline, Iran�s president said Tuesday that 14 million Iranians, including himself, have volunteered to sacrifice their lives in the war. MORE..

|April 7, 2026 2:49 pm

Ex-SLRC Chairman Sarath Kongahage arrested by Bribery Commission

The former Chairman of the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (SLRC), Sarath Kongahage and the former Director General, Devapriya Abeysinghe have been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). MORE..

|April 7, 2026 2:24 pm

Artemis II astronauts heading back to Earth after flying around the Moon

Nasa�s Artemis II mission is on its way back to Earth after completing a historic fly-by of the far side of the Moon. MORE..

|April 7, 2026 2:18 pm

Nuwara Eliya PS Chairman arrested by Bribery Commission

The Chairman of the Nuwara Eliya Pradeshiya Sabha has been arrested by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). MORE..

|April 7, 2026 1:55 pm

King Fahd Causeway, linking Saudi Arabia to Bahrain reopens after attack threats

The King Fahd Causeway, a key bridge linking Saudi Arabia and the island of Bahrain, reopened Tuesday (April 7, 2026) morning after closing for hours over possible threats from Iran. MORE..

|April 7, 2026 1:50 pm

Israeli military says it has hit another petrochemical complex in Iran

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) says it has struck a third petrochemical complex in Iran. MORE..

|April 7, 2026 1:44 pm

Iran war jeopardizes U.S. global leadership, warns Italian minister

The Iran war has put U.S. global leadership on the line, Italy�s Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said, expressing fear about the �madness� of nuclear escalation. MORE..

|April 7, 2026 1:33 pm

Advisory issued for severe lightning

An �Amber� advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Sabaragamuwa, Central provinces and in Kurunegala, Anuradhapura, Mannar, Vavuniya, and Mullaitivu districts. MORE..

|April 7, 2026 1:14 pm

Govt. allocates Rs. 15 bln to provide relief for electricity consumers using less than 90 units

The government has decided to provide relief to electricity consumers who use less than 90 units, under the government�s proposed new economic relief package for groups affected by the Middle East crisis. MORE..

|April 7, 2026 12:58 pm

Special relief package: Diesel subsidy up to Rs. 100 per litre, Rs. 20 for petrol

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived in Parliament today to present the government�s proposed new economic relief package for groups affected by the Middle East crisis. MORE..

|April 7, 2026 12:57 pm

President announces special relief package in Parliament

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (07) presented in Parliament the proposed new economic relief package for groups affected by the ongoing Middle East crisis. MORE..

|April 7, 2026 12:32 pm

Sri Lanka CERT warns public of rising festive-season social media scams

The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (Sri Lanka CERT) today (07) has issued a public warning regarding a significant increase in online scams and financial fraud attempts circulating across social media platforms during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year festive season. MORE..

|April 7, 2026 12:12 pm

President arrives in Parliament to announce economic relief package

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived in Parliament, a short while ago. MORE..

|April 7, 2026 12:01 pm

Don�t travel by train today, Israeli military warns people in Iran

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is warning people in Iran not to take the train today. MORE..

|April 7, 2026 11:48 am

No power cuts, only electricity breakdowns: Energy Minister clarifies

Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody stated that the government has not implemented any power cuts despite the ongoing energy crisis, clarifying that the intermittent disruptions are solely due to electricity breakdowns. MORE..

|April 7, 2026 11:47 am

Chinese national arrested at BIA for attempting to smuggle cigarettes

A Chinese national passenger who attempted to smuggle a consignment of cigarettes worth Rs. 550,000 into Sri Lanka through the �Green Channel�, which is designated for passengers with no items to declare at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), was arrested by Customs officials at BIA in the early hours today (7). MORE..

|April 7, 2026 11:07 am

80 arrested in special police operation at Dambulla Economic Centre

A total of 80 individuals have been arrested in a special two-hour police operation conducted within the Dambulla Dedicated Economic Centre. MORE..

|April 7, 2026 11:05 am

Key bridge linking Saudi Arabia to the island of Bahrain closes over threats from Iranian attacks

The King Fahd Causeway, a key bridge linking Saudi Arabia to the island kingdom of Bahrain, closed early Tuesday over threats from Iranian attacks. MORE..

|April 7, 2026 10:46 am

Four Sri Lankans arrested at BIA for attempted smuggling of medicines worth Rs. 10M

Four individuals, including a woman, have been arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to smuggle a consignment of medicines worth about Rs. 10 million into Sri Lanka. MORE..

|April 7, 2026 10:30 am

Netanyahu claims Israel has destroyed Iran�s largest petrochemical plant

Israel�s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed that Israel has destroyed the largest petrochemical plant in Iran. MORE..

|April 7, 2026 10:26 am

President to announce economic relief package in Parliament today

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for a new economic relief package introduced by the Government for groups affected by the Middle East crisis. MORE..

|April 7, 2026 10:00 am

Donald Trump praises Artemis astronauts: �You�ve made history�

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday (April 06) called and congratulated the Artemis astronauts circling the Moon for making ��history,�� telling them they�ve ��made all America really proud, incredibly proud." MORE..

|April 7, 2026 9:34 am

UN expected to vote on watered-down Hormuz resolution on Tuesday

The U.N. Security Council is expected to vote on Tuesday on a resolution to protect commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, but in significantly watered-down form after veto-wielding China opposed authorizing force, diplomats said. MORE..

|April 7, 2026 9:14 am

Over 670 fatal road accidents reported so far this year - Sri Lanka Police

According to Sri Lanka Police, there has been a systematic increase in the number of road accidents reported annually. MORE..

|April 7, 2026 9:14 am

Global stocks struggle, oil jumps as Trump�s Iran deadline looms

Global stocks wavered on Tuesday, while oil prices were perched near $110 per barrel as the prospect of escalation in the war in the Middle East and the looming deadline for a deal to be reached kept nervy investors on the sidelines. MORE..

|April 7, 2026 9:12 am

Cabinet approves fuel subsidy for fishing vessels

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to provide a fuel subsidy for fishing vessels, the Fisheries Ministry announced. MORE..

|April 7, 2026 8:56 am

23 organised drug traffickers identified, Public Security Minister says

A total of 23 organised criminals involved in large-scale drug trafficking operations have been identified, Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala revealed. MORE..

|April 7, 2026 8:13 am

Special bus and train services in place for Sinhala and Tamil New Year

The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has planned special bus services to facilitate public transportation for people travelling to their hometowns for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year. MORE..

|April 7, 2026 7:01 am

Two persons electrocuted to death in Polgahawela

Two individuals have reportedly died after being electrocuted on a plot of land in the Bangalawatta area of Polgahawela. MORE..

|April 7, 2026 7:01 am

Trump threatens to take out Iran in �one night� if no deal before deadline

US President Donald Trump has threatened to take out Iran ��in one night�� if it fails to make a deal before the deadline he set for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy route. MORE..

|April 7, 2026 6:42 am

Artemis II moon mission breaks Apollo 13 record for distance from Earth

The four astronauts of NASA�s Artemis II mission cruised on Monday to the deepest point in space reached by any human, following the tug of lunar gravitational force en route to a rare crewed flyby over the shadowed far side of the moon. MORE..

|April 7, 2026 6:35 am

Middle East war means �all roads� lead to higher prices, slower growth, IMF chief says

The war in the Middle East will lead to higher inflation and slower global growth, the head of the International Monetary Fund told Reuters on Monday, ahead of a forecast for the world economy planned by the global lender for next week. MORE..

|April 7, 2026 6:01 am

Showers expected in parts of the island today

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Northern, North-central, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva and Southern provinces after 1.00 p.m, today (07), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

|April 7, 2026 5:58 am

Sinopec increases price of Super Diesel

Sinopec Energy Lanka (Private) Limited announced that it has increased the retail price of Super Diesel by Rs. 28 to Rs. 600 per litre with effect from midnight today (6). MORE..

|April 6, 2026 11:05 pm

UAE insists a ceasefire in Iran must address regional security, official says

The United Arab Emirates insists that any ceasefire in Iran must address Gulf Arab states� security concerns and avoid �a much more dangerous environment in the region,� a top official said. MORE..

|April 6, 2026 10:18 pm

Hambantota Port expands capacity as Middle East crisis drives surge in shipping volumes

The Hambantota International Port (HIP) has significantly expanded its operational capacity in response to a sharp surge in global shipping volumes triggered by the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, reinforcing its position as a key alternative hub along the East�West shipping corridor. MORE..

|April 6, 2026 9:44 pm

Donald Trump says Tuesday deadline to make a deal with Iran is final

US President Donald Trump said on Monday the Tuesday deadline he has set for Iran to make a deal is final, adding that Iran�s ⁠proposal was significant but not good enough. MORE..

|April 6, 2026 9:17 pm

Development Officers to be assigned for Prajashakthi Drive

The third meeting of the Steering Committee of the �Prajashakthi� National Programme implemented by the present Government to empower communities and ensure the equitable distribution of economic benefits within society was held this afternoon (06) at the Presidential Secretariat. MORE..

|April 6, 2026 9:13 pm

Iran rejects ceasefire as deadline nears on Trump �hell� ultimatum

The US and Iran on Monday weighed a framework plan to end their five‑week-old conflict, as Tehran ⁠said it wanted a lasting end to the war and pushed back against pressure to swiftly reopen the Strait of Hormuz under a temporary ceasefire. MORE..

|April 6, 2026 9:04 pm

Saudi Arabia evacuates Riyadh�s key financial hub amid Iran threat

Saudi Arabia has ordered businesses to evacuate Riyadh�s main financial hub amid rising concerns over potential Iranian missile and drone attacks, in a move that underscores growing regional tensions, according to Semafor. MORE..

|April 6, 2026 9:01 pm

Final report of Census of Population and Housing 2024 submitted to President

The final report of the Census of Population and Housing 2024 in Sri Lanka was officially presented today (06) at the Presidential Secretariat to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake by K. M. D. S. D. Karunarathne, the Director General of the Department of Census and Statistics. MORE..

|April 6, 2026 8:38 pm

Israel hits Iran�s largest petrochemical complex after Trump threat

Israel struck Iran�s largest petrochemical complex on Monday (Apr 6), as the Islamic Republic defied threats from US President Donald Trump to devastate civilian infrastructure if it does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz. MORE..

|April 6, 2026 8:13 pm

Man nabbed for soliciting bribe posing as land official

A broker who solicited and accepted a bribe of Rs. 45,000 has been arrested by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). MORE..

|April 6, 2026 7:51 pm

Red Cross joins calls for de-escalation after Trump threatens Iranian infrastructure

Threats against civilian infrastructure cannot �become the new norm in warfare,� the Red Cross said today, becoming the latest organization calling for de-escalation after US President Donald Trump threatened to hit Iranian power plants and bridges if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened. MORE..

|April 6, 2026 7:33 pm

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