Audit reveals irregularities in coal procurement for Lakvijaya Power Plant
A special audit report has uncovered multiple irregularities in the coal procurement process carried out by the Lanka Coal Company for the Lakvijaya Power Plant for the 2025/2026 season. MORE..
- Special transport plan launched for Sinhala and Tamil New Year period
- Dept. for Registration of Persons working to restore system; Limited one-day service to resume
- Iran war could “spiral out of control,” Qatari official says
- Indian tourist arrivals top 150,000 in 2026
- Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel struck railways, bridges in Iran
- President chairs meeting to discuss release of lands held by security forces in Northern Province
- Russia and China veto UN Security Council vote on Strait of Hormuz
- Fuel bowser overturns on Badulla–Colombo road
- Iranians begin forming human chains around power plants ahead of Trump’s deadline
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Iranians begin forming human chains around power plants ahead of Trump’s deadline
Iranians have gathered in large numbers at bridges and power generation stations across the country, forming human chains to prevent them from being targeted, the country’s state media reported on Tuesday. MORE..
Fuel bowser overturns on Badulla–Colombo road
A fuel bowser overturned on the Badulla–Colombo main road at Puwakgahawela this afternoon (April 7). MORE..
Russia and China veto UN Security Council vote on Strait of Hormuz
Russia and China have vetoed a Gulf draft resolution at the UN Security Council that strongly encouraged defensive, co-ordinated efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz. MORE..
President chairs meeting to discuss release of lands held by security forces in Northern Province
The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Defence met in Parliament this afternoon (07) under the chairmanship of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as Minister of Defence. MORE..
Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel struck railways, bridges in Iran
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel struck on Tuesday railways and bridges in Iran “used by the Revolutionary Guards”, after Iranian officials reported damage to at least two bridges and railway infrastructure. MORE..
Indian tourist arrivals top 150,000 in 2026
More than 150,000 Indian nationals have visited Sri Lanka thus far in 2026, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. MORE..
Iran war could “spiral out of control,” Qatari official says
Qatar warned on Tuesday that the region is close to a point where the situation could “spiral out of control.” MORE..
Dept. for Registration of Persons working to restore system; Limited one-day service to resume
The Department for Registration of Persons says efforts are currently underway to restore its computer system to resume normal operations. MORE..
Special transport plan launched for Sinhala and Tamil New Year period
The National Transport Commission has implemented a special transport plan to facilitate passengers traveling to their hometowns for the upcoming Sinhala and Tamil New Year. MORE..
First photo from far side of the moon released
The White House released the first photo taken by the Artemis II crew of the far side of the Moon on Tuesday. MORE..
US oil prices top $115 a barrel after reports Iran’s Kharg Island targeted with multiple strikes
Stocks retreated and oil rose as the war in Iran continued to intensify and US President Donald Trump threatened more destruction. MORE..
Trump says ‘whole civilisation will die tonight’ if Iran fails to make deal
US President Donald Trump has just posted on Truth Social, warning: “A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again”. MORE..
Parliament to debate Sri Lanka’s prevailing situation tomorrow
An adjournment motion regarding the current situation in Sri Lanka, to be moved by the government is scheduled to be debated tomorrow in Parliament. MORE..
LP gas prices increased in Sri Lanka due to global gas price surge – Minister Vijitha Herath
Domestic gas prices have been raised in line with the recent surge in global gas prices, according to Minister Vijitha Herath. MORE..
Several large explosions heard on Kharg Island hours before Trump deadline
Kharg Island in Iran appears to have been attacked, hours before Trump’s ‘deadline’ for the country to reopen the Strait of Hormuz arrives, Iranian media is reporting. MORE..
Fuel bowser overturns on Badulla–Colombo road
A fuel bowser overturned on the Badulla–Colombo main road at Puwakgahawela this afternoon (April 7). MORE..
Russia and China veto UN Security Council vote on Strait of Hormuz
Russia and China have vetoed a Gulf draft resolution at the UN Security Council that strongly encouraged defensive, co-ordinated efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz. MORE..
President chairs meeting to discuss release of lands held by security forces in Northern Province
The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Defence met in Parliament this afternoon (07) under the chairmanship of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as Minister of Defence. MORE..
Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel struck railways, bridges in Iran
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel struck on Tuesday railways and bridges in Iran “used by the Revolutionary Guards”, after Iranian officials reported damage to at least two bridges and railway infrastructure. MORE..
Indian tourist arrivals top 150,000 in 2026
More than 150,000 Indian nationals have visited Sri Lanka thus far in 2026, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. MORE..
Iran war could “spiral out of control,” Qatari official says
Qatar warned on Tuesday that the region is close to a point where the situation could “spiral out of control.” MORE..
Dept. for Registration of Persons working to restore system; Limited one-day service to resume
The Department for Registration of Persons says efforts are currently underway to restore its computer system to resume normal operations. MORE..
Special transport plan launched for Sinhala and Tamil New Year period
The National Transport Commission has implemented a special transport plan to facilitate passengers traveling to their hometowns for the upcoming Sinhala and Tamil New Year. MORE..
First photo from far side of the moon released
The White House released the first photo taken by the Artemis II crew of the far side of the Moon on Tuesday. MORE..
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Technology
Apple’s foldable iPhone faces engineering snags, potential shipment delays – report
Apple has been encountering setbacks in the engineering test phase of its first foldable iPhone, which could lead to delays in its mass production and product shipment schedule, Nikkei Asia reported on Monday, citing sources. MORE..
Artemis crew reaches the moon, approaches record-breaking distance from Earth
Artemis crew reaches the moon, approaches record-breaking distance from Earth
The four astronauts of NASA’s Artemis II mission entered the moon’s gravitational sphere of influence early Monday morning as they cruised along a path that will soon take them over the shadowed, lunar far side to become the farthest-flying humans in history. MORE..
A milestone for Artemis II: Astronauts enter the ‘lunar sphere of influence’
A milestone for Artemis II: Astronauts enter the ‘lunar sphere of influence’
The crew’s Orion capsule entered what’s known as the lunar sphere of influence at around 12:41 a.m. ET Monday, crossing into the region of space where the moon’s gravitational pull is stronger than the pull of Earth’s. MORE..
The 40 minutes when the Artemis crew loses contact with the Earth
The 40 minutes when the Artemis crew loses contact with the Earth
No-one will have been further from home than the Artemis astronauts. MORE..
Entertainment
Wireless music festival cancelled after Kanye West blocked from UK
Promoter Festival Republic has cancelled Wireless Festival after Kanye West, who was due to headline the event in July, was blocked from entering the UK. MORE..
Netflix debuts new ‘Playground’ gaming app for kids
Netflix debuts new ‘Playground’ gaming app for kids
Netflix doubled down on its gaming efforts on Monday, launching a new app called ‘‘Netflix Playground’’ that would feature games built around popular children’s characters such as Peppa Pig and Sesame Street. MORE..
Sri Lanka-born actress allegedly dies by suicide in Chennai
Sri Lanka-born actress allegedly dies by suicide in Chennai
Tamil television actress Subashini, known for playing a key role in popular Tamil soap Kayal, has died by suicide in Chennai. MORE..
Netflix to live stream Artemis II lunar flyby
Netflix to live stream Artemis II lunar flyby
NASA’s Artemis II mission is officially underway, and while Netflix didn’t carry the live feed of the historic Earth departure on April 1st, space enthusiasts are in for a massive consolation prize. MORE..
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Sports
Bangladesh dissolves cricket board, Tamim-led ad hoc committee to oversee transition
The National Sports Council of Bangladesh announced on Tuesday (April 7) that it has decided to install an 11-member ad hoc committee to run the Bangladesh Cricket Board, after dissolving the Aminul Islam Bulbul-led board over what it described as large-scale irregularities in the last board election. MORE..
Ex-Australia batter David Warner charged with drink-driving
Former Australia batter David Warner has been charged with drink-driving in Sydney. MORE..
Iran still awaiting FIFA response on World Cup venue switch
Iran’s government will only decide on the national team’s participation in the World Cup once they receive a response from FIFA over the relocation of their matches, the country’s Minister of Sport Ahmad Donyamali said. MORE..
Hasaranga, Pathirana yet to undergo SLC-mandated fitness tests - Report
Matheesha Pathirana and Wanindu Hasaranga are among 15 Sri Lankan players under central contracts yet to partake in mandatory fitness tests, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has confirmed. MORE..
Thurstan College wins 63rd ‘Battle of the Brothers’
Thurstan College, Colombo has emerged victorious over Isipathana College, Colombo by innings and 08 runs in the 63rd edition of the ‘‘Battle of the Brothers’’ annual ‘Big Match’ cricket encounter on Sunday. MORE..
