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National QR payment promotion programme to be launched tomorrow
National QR payment promotion programme to be launched tomorrow
The service charge levied on merchants for all LankaQR transactions up to Rs. 5,000 will be completely removed with effect from tomorrow (06), according to the President’s Media Division (PMD). MORE..
Warm weather advisory issued for most parts of the country
Warm weather advisory issued for most parts of the country
The Department of Metrology has issued a warm weather advisory for Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Eastern, North-western, Northern and North-central provinces and Monaragala District for tomorrow (06). MORE..
China to provide shipment of refined fuel to Sri Lanka
China to provide shipment of refined fuel to Sri Lanka
The government of China has agreed to provide a shipment of refined fuel to Sri Lanka, according to the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC). MORE..
GMOA says ExCo to decide on continuing strike tomorrow
GMOA says ExCo to decide on continuing strike tomorrow
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) says that the strike action launched by government doctors will continue until 8.00 a.m. tomorrow (06). MORE..
‘Not here to do politics’: Sri Lankan diplomat clarifies meeting with Puducherry fishermen
‘Not here to do politics’: Sri Lankan diplomat clarifies meeting with Puducherry fishermen
Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Southern India in Chennai Ganesanathan Geathiswaran on Sunday (April 5) rejected claims he took part in a meeting with fishermen hosted by any political party. MORE..
Iranian media claims ‘several US aircraft destroyed’ in Isfahan, denies success of pilot rescue operation
Iranian media claims ‘several US aircraft destroyed’ in Isfahan, denies success of pilot rescue operation
Iranian state media has shown wreckage of a US C-130 aircraft that reportedly took part in the rescue of a downed fighter pilot in southern Iran. MORE..
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 Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, Southern and Northcentral provinces, and in Ampara district. MORE..
GMOA claims doctors applied for post-internship appointments due to intimidation
GMOA claims doctors applied for post-internship appointments due to intimidation
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) claims that junior doctors applied for post-internship appointments due to pressure and threats allegedly exerted by the Ministry of Health. MORE..
Over 900 arrested in island-wide anti-drug raids
Over 900 arrested in island-wide anti-drug raids
A total of 906 individuals have been arrested during operations carried out yesterday (04) under the ‘‘Nation United - National Drive’’ campaign aimed at eradicating narcotics from the country. MORE..
31 arrested over illegal fuel hoarding in island-wide raids within a month
31 arrested over illegal fuel hoarding in island-wide raids within a month
A total of 31 individuals have been arrested over the illegal hoarding of fuel during raids conducted across the island over the past month, according to police. MORE..
65-year-old motorcyclist killed in road accident in Kadawatha
65-year-old motorcyclist killed in road accident in Kadawatha
A 65-year-old man has died following a road accident in the Indigahamula Junction area along the Kandy–Colombo main road in Kadawatha. MORE..
Two Chinese nationals arrested with cigarettes worth over Rs. 3.63 mln at BIA
Two Chinese nationals arrested with cigarettes worth over Rs. 3.63 mln at BIA
Two Chinese nationals have been arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to illegally smuggle a large consignment of cigarettes into the country. MORE..
Island-wide fuel station owners to hold silent protest tomorrow
Island-wide fuel station owners to hold silent protest tomorrow
Filling station owners across the island have announced a silent protest to be held tomorrow (06) from 9:30 a.m. in front of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), citing several unresolved issues, according to the Fuel Distributors’ Association. MORE..
Health Minister assures solutions to GMOA’s concerns
Health Minister assures solutions to GMOA’s concerns
Minister of Health Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the government has the capacity to resolve all issues. MORE..
| April 5, 2026 11:45 am
12-hour water cut in Padukka area due to low reservoir levels
12-hour water cut in Padukka area due to low reservoir levels
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a 12-hour water cut in the Padukka and surrounding areas, from 8:00 p.m. today (05) until 8:00 a.m. tomorrow (06). MORE..
Kuwait says Iranian drones strike oil sector complex, power, government sites
Kuwait says Iranian drones strike oil sector complex, power, government sites
Kuwait Petroleum Corporation said a fire broke out in its Shuwaikh oil sector complex, which houses the oil ministry and KPC headquarters, after a drone attack, the Kuwaiti state news agency reported early on Sunday. MORE..
US service member missing after Iran shot down fighter jet has been rescued
US service member missing after Iran shot down fighter jet has been rescued
A U.S. service member who has been missing since Iran shot down a fighter jet has been rescued, President Donald Trump wrote in a social media post early Sunday. MORE..
Cardinal Ranjith urges to pray for world peace in Easter message
Cardinal Ranjith urges to pray for world peace in Easter message
Speaking during the main Easter Mass, His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith emphasized that world peace has been shattered, and all of humanity is suffering due to one individual’s desire to dominate the whole world. MORE..
| April 5, 2026 10:03 am
Transport, freight fares skyrocket by 65 per cent in Pakistan
Transport, freight fares skyrocket by 65 per cent in Pakistan
A massive surge in petroleum prices has triggered an unprecedented hike in passenger and goods transport fares across Pakistan, with increases ranging from 20 to 65 per cent, Dawn reported. MORE..
12-hour water cut in Homagama today
12-hour water cut in Homagama today
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced that water supply in the Homagama area will be suspended today from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., lasting a total of 12 hours. MORE..
Trump says Iran military leaders killed in Tehran strike
Trump says Iran military leaders killed in Tehran strike
US President Donald Trump said on Saturday (local time) that ‘‘many’‘ of Iran’s military leaders were killed in a huge strike on the Islamic republic’s capital. MORE..
GMOA continues its ongoing strike today
GMOA continues its ongoing strike today
The strike initiated by the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) continues today (05). MORE..
At Easter vigil, Pope Leo urges world not to grow numb to war
At Easter vigil, Pope Leo urges world not to grow numb to war
Pope Leo led the world’s Catholics into Easter at a Saturday night vigil Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica and urged people not to feel numbed by the scope of the conflicts raging across the world but to work for peace. MORE..
Opposition Leader Sajith calls on nation to uphold peace, truth and unity this Easter
Opposition Leader Sajith calls on nation to uphold peace, truth and unity this Easter
In his Easter message, the Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa highlighted that Easter is a sacred occasion symbolizing hope, resurrection, and new beginnings for society, extending warm wishes to the people of Sri Lanka. MORE..
Prime Minister Harini highlights message of hope and renewal on Easter
Prime Minister Harini highlights message of hope and renewal on Easter
In her message to mark Easter Sunday, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that Easter, devoutly celebrated by Christians to commemorate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, is a time to extend wishes for a blessed celebration filled with peace, happiness, and blessings. MORE..