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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..
Prices of several food items to increase from midnight today
Prices of several food items to increase from midnight today
The All-Island Canteen and 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..
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..
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..
One killed in truck-container collision on Southern Expressway
One killed in truck-container collision on Southern Expressway
An accident occurred this morning (06) near the Welipenna service area on the Southern Expressway when a truck crashed into the rear end of a container truck traveling ahead. MORE..
| April 6, 2026 9:48 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..
| April 6, 2026 9:46 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..
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..
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..
Airstrike on Iranian city of Eslamshar kills at least 13
Airstrike on Iranian city of Eslamshar kills at least 13
An airstrike early Monday struck a residential building in a city southwest of Iran’s capital, Tehran, killing at least 13 people, Iranian media reported. MORE..
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..
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..
| April 6, 2026 7:45 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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
‘Good chance’ of deal being reached tomorrow, Trump tells US media
‘Good chance’ of deal being reached tomorrow, Trump tells US media
US President Donald Trump has repeated his threats to Iran over the course of several posts on social media and in comments to US and Israeli outlets. MORE..
FM Vijitha Herath outlines plans to normalize fuel supply and working days
FM Vijitha Herath outlines plans to normalize fuel supply and working days
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Vijitha Herath, stated that nine fuel tankers are scheduled to arrive in the country during the month of April. MORE..
LAUGFS Gas also increases prices
LAUGFS Gas also increases prices
LAUGFS Gas PLC has announced a revision of domestic LPG cylinder refill prices, effective from midnight today (05). MORE..
Litro Gas prices increased
Litro Gas prices increased
The Litro Gas Company has announced an increase in the prices of domestic LP gas cylinders with effect from midnight today (05). MORE..
Trump threatens to hit Iran infrastructure on Tuesday if Strait remains blocked
Trump threatens to hit Iran infrastructure on Tuesday if Strait remains blocked
U.S. President Donald Trump said in an expletive-laden social media post on Sunday that the United States will target Iran’s power plants and bridges on Tuesday if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened. MORE..
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..