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

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..

(0)Comments | April 7, 2026  6:35 am

Netanyahu claims Israel has destroyed Iran’s largest petrochemical plant

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..

(0)Comments | April 7, 2026  10:26 am

Nuwara Eliya PS Chairman arrested by Bribery Commission

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..

(0)Comments | April 7, 2026  1:55 pm

President arrives in Parliament to announce economic relief package

President arrives in Parliament to announce economic relief package

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

(0)Comments | April 7, 2026  12:01 pm

80 arrested in special police operation at Dambulla Economic Centre

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..

(0)Comments | April 7, 2026  11:05 am

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

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..

(0)Comments | April 7, 2026  7:01 am

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

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..

(0)Comments | April 7, 2026  10:30 am

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

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..

(0)Comments | April 7, 2026  10:46 am

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

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..

(0)Comments | April 7, 2026  6:01 am

Ex-SLRC Chairman Sarath Kongahage arrested by Bribery Commission

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..

(0)Comments | April 7, 2026  2:24 pm

Advisory issued for severe lightning

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..

(0)Comments | April 7, 2026  1:14 pm

Donald Trump praises Artemis astronauts: ‘You’ve made history’

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..

(0)Comments | April 7, 2026  9:34 am

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

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..

(0)Comments | April 7, 2026  2:18 pm

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

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..

(0)Comments | April 7, 2026  1:33 pm

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

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..

(0)Comments | April 7, 2026  1:50 pm

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

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..

(0)Comments | April 7, 2026  12:12 pm

30 Indian fishermen repatriated from Sri Lanka

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..

(0)Comments | April 7, 2026  3:04 pm

Showers expected in parts of the island today

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..

(0)Comments | April 7, 2026  5:58 am

Two persons electrocuted to death in Polgahawela

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..

(0)Comments | April 7, 2026  7:01 am

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

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..

(0)Comments | April 7, 2026  12:57 pm

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

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..

(0)Comments | April 7, 2026  12:58 pm

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

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..

(0)Comments | April 7, 2026  6:42 am

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

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..

(0)Comments | April 7, 2026  2:49 pm

President to announce economic relief package in Parliament today

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..

(0)Comments | April 7, 2026  10:00 am

23 organised drug traffickers identified, Public Security Minister says

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..

(0)Comments | April 7, 2026  8:13 am

Israeli military says it has hit another petrochemical complex in Iran

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..

(0)Comments | April 7, 2026  1:44 pm

Don’t travel by train today, Israeli military warns people in Iran

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..

(0)Comments | April 7, 2026  11:48 am

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

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..

(0)Comments | April 7, 2026  9:14 am

Cabinet approves fuel subsidy for fishing vessels

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..

(0)Comments | April 7, 2026  8:56 am

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

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..

(0)Comments | April 7, 2026  9:12 am

Chinese national arrested at BIA for attempting to smuggle cigarettes

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..

(0)Comments | April 7, 2026  11:07 am

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

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..

(0)Comments | April 7, 2026  9:14 am

President announces special relief package in Parliament

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..

(0)Comments | April 7, 2026  12:32 pm

No power cuts, only electricity breakdowns: Energy Minister clarifies

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..

(0)Comments | April 7, 2026  11:47 am

Iran warns to respond ‘‘in kind’’ to any US attacks on its infrastructure

Iran warns to respond ‘‘in kind’’ to any US attacks on its infrastructure

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei responded to US President Donald Trump’s threats, warning that Iran will respond ‘‘in kind’’ to any attack on its infrastructure, Al Jazeera reported. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 6, 2026  7:00 am

National QR Payment Promotion Programme launched by President

National QR Payment Promotion Programme launched by President

Marking a new milestone in Sri Lanka’s digital economy, the launch of the “National QR Payment Promotion Programme” officially commenced today (06) under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 6, 2026  9:46 am

Fire breaks out at wax fabric manufacturing factory in Wattala

Fire breaks out at wax fabric manufacturing factory in Wattala

A fire has broken out this morning (06) at a wax fabric manufacturing factory located in the Mabola area of Wattala. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 6, 2026  8:09 am

Oil prices hit $110 after Trump’s latest threats

Oil prices hit $110 after Trump’s latest threats

Oil prices hit $110 (£83.38) a barrel after President Donald Trump’s expletive-laden threat against Iran on social media. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 6, 2026  10:03 am

Sri Lankan passenger arrested with over 11 kg of ‘Kush’ at BIA

Sri Lankan passenger arrested with over 11 kg of ‘Kush’ at BIA

A Sri Lankan passenger has been arrested today (06) by officials of the Sri Lanka Customs Narcotics Control Division at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for smuggling a large consignment of Kush cannabis estimated to be worth around Rs. 113.4 million. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 6, 2026  11:28 am

GMOA temporarily ends strike

GMOA temporarily ends strike

The island-wide strike launched by the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) will be temporarily concluded from 8.00 a.m. today (06). MORE..

(0)Comments | April 6, 2026  7:45 am

Prices of several food items to increase from midnight today

Prices of several food items to increase from midnight today

The All Ceylon Restaurant Owners’ Association has announced that the prices of ‘Rice and Curry’ packets, ‘Fried Rice’, and ‘Kottu’ will increase by Rs. 20 in response to the recent rise in domestic LP gas prices. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 6, 2026  10:50 am

Duo arrested for hoarding over 800L of diesel in Maradana

Duo arrested for hoarding over 800L of diesel in Maradana

Two suspects have been arrested in the Maradana area along D.R. Wijewardena Mawatha for hoarding 826 litres of diesel without a valid license. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 6, 2026  8:56 am

Man attacked to death in Panamura; Two suspects arrested

Man attacked to death in Panamura; Two suspects arrested

A 46-year-old man has been attacked to death in the Panamura area. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 6, 2026  7:21 am

Strike hits Iranian university, gas outage in Tehran

Strike hits Iranian university, gas outage in Tehran

The Sharif University of Technology has been hit by a strike, causing a gas outage in parts of Tehran. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 6, 2026  10:51 am

12-hour water cut in Pelanwatta and surrounding areas

12-hour water cut in Pelanwatta and surrounding areas

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced that water supply to Pelanwatta and surrounding areas will be suspended from 8:00 p.m. today (6) until 8:00 a.m. tomorrow (7) as part of ongoing water management measures prompted by the prevailing dry weather. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 6, 2026  10:41 am

12-hour water cut in Homagama area today

12-hour water cut in Homagama area today

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a 12-hour water cut for Homagama and surrounding areas (Zone 01) today (06). MORE..

(0)Comments | April 6, 2026  6:38 am

Sun directly over parts of Sri Lanka today

Sun directly over parts of Sri Lanka today

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Northern, Eastern, North-central, Central and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Puttalam, Galle and Matara districts after 2.00 p.m, today (06), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 6, 2026  6:00 am

UAE joins Bahrain in urging UNSC action on St of Hormuz

UAE joins Bahrain in urging UNSC action on St of Hormuz

The UAE on Monday expressed its support to Bahrain in urging the Security Council to take action on the Strait of Hormuz. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 6, 2026  9:44 am

Chinese national arrested over murder of foreign woman in Kohuwala

Chinese national arrested over murder of foreign woman in Kohuwala

A 26-year-old Chinese national has been arrested in connection with the murder of a foreign national woman, who was attacked to death using a sharp weapon in a residence in the Kohuwala area. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 6, 2026  9:45 am

At least 11 killed in Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon on Easter Sunday

At least 11 killed in Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon on Easter Sunday

An Israeli airstrike on Kfarhata, a village in south Lebanon, killed seven people on Sunday, including a 4-year-old child, Lebanon’s health ministry said in a statement. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 6, 2026  6:03 am

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