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Trump proposes “historic” defense spending budget, eyes 10% cut to other federal programs
Trump proposes “historic” defense spending budget, eyes 10% cut to other federal programs
President Donald Trump on Friday requested a 10% cut in non-defense spending for the 2027 fiscal year and a massive $500 billion increase in the military budget, as the U.S. continues its war against Iran. MORE..
16-year-old boy drowns while bathing in canal at Perathuweli
16-year-old boy drowns while bathing in canal at Perathuweli
A 16-year-old boy, a resident of the Perathuweli area, has tragically died after drowning in a canal within the Kantale police division. MORE..
GMOA resumes island-wide strike from today
GMOA resumes island-wide strike from today
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) announced that it has resumed an island-wide strike from 8 a.m. today (04). MORE..
Details of scheduled water cuts in Colombo District today
Details of scheduled water cuts in Colombo District today
The scheduled water cuts affecting several areas in the Colombo District, due to prevailing dry weather conditions, will continue today (April 04). MORE..
Greece reshuffles Cabinet after ministers resign over farm subsidy scandal
Greece reshuffles Cabinet after ministers resign over farm subsidy scandal
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis reshuffled his Cabinet Friday after three ministers resigned earlier in the day amid a widening farm subsidies scandal. MORE..
A-10 aircraft hit by Iranian air defenses, second US aircraft to go down in the Middle East
A-10 aircraft hit by Iranian air defenses, second US aircraft to go down in the Middle East
A US official confirmed that a second aircraft went down in the Middle East on Friday. The official spoke on condition of anonymity due to the sensitive military situation. MORE..
Tehran rejected 48-hour ceasefire proposal from US, Iranian media, citing source, says
Tehran rejected 48-hour ceasefire proposal from US, Iranian media, citing source, says
An unnamed source told Iran’s semi-official Fars news agency on Friday that Tehran had rejected a U.S. proposal for a 48-hour ceasefire. MORE..
Eight dead after earthquake of magnitude 5.9 strikes Afghanistan
Eight dead after earthquake of magnitude 5.9 strikes Afghanistan
Eight people were killed and one child was injured on Friday when a house collapsed in Kabul following an earthquake in Afghanistan, the National Disaster Management Authority said. MORE..
Fairly heavy showers expected in several parts of the island
Fairly heavy showers expected in several parts of the island
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m. today (04), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Iranian parliament speaker mocks US over downed jet
Iranian parliament speaker mocks US over downed jet
Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has mocked the US on his X account after reports that an American fighter jet was shot down over Iran. MORE..
One crew member from downed US fighter jet rescued - US officials
One crew member from downed US fighter jet rescued - US officials
One crew member from the downed F-15 fighter jet has been rescued, two US officials have told CBS News. MORE..
Over 500 families affected by water shortage in Rukmalgama Housing Scheme
Over 500 families affected by water shortage in Rukmalgama Housing Scheme
More than 500 families living in the Rukmalgama Housing Scheme are reportedly facing severe difficulties due to a lack of water for several days amid prevailing dry weather conditions. MORE..
| April 3, 2026 9:40 pm
Iran confirms the death of IRGC Navy intelligence chief
Iran confirms the death of IRGC Navy intelligence chief
Iran’s IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) has confirmed the death of Behnam Rezaei, head of the IRGC Navy Intelligence Directorate, in a statement today. MORE..
US fighter jet shot down over Iran, search underway for crew, US official says
US fighter jet shot down over Iran, search underway for crew, US official says
A U.S. fighter jet was shot down over Iran and a search and rescue operation was underway for any survivors, a U.S. official told Reuters on Friday. MORE..
Netanyahu claims 70% of Iran’s steel production capacity destroyed
Netanyahu claims 70% of Iran’s steel production capacity destroyed
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday (April 3, 2026) that Israeli strikes have destroyed about 70% of Iran’s steel production capacity, significantly hindering its ability to manufacture weapons. MORE..
DV Chanaka claims Energy Minister trying to suppress substandard coal import report
DV Chanaka claims Energy Minister trying to suppress substandard coal import report
SLPP Parliamentarian D.V. Chanaka has alleged that the Energy Minister is making strenuous efforts to prevent the publication of the report related to substandard coal imports. MORE..
| April 3, 2026 7:33 pm
Journalist Bhakti Dharmapriya Mendis passes away
Journalist Bhakti Dharmapriya Mendis passes away
Veteran journalist Bhakti Dharmapriya Mendis, who had been receiving treatment at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the National Hospital in Colombo after sustaining serious injuries in a road accident, has passed away. MORE..
147 foreign nationals remanded over online financial scams
147 foreign nationals remanded over online financial scams
A total of 147 foreign nationals who were arrested in connection with an online financial fraud have been remanded until April 09, 2026. MORE..
Expert committee appointed to restructure and upgrade National Colleges of Education
Expert committee appointed to restructure and upgrade National Colleges of Education
A committee of experts has been appointed to enhance the standards and undertake the restructuring of National Colleges of Education. MORE..
Icons of Sri Lanka among top finalists in UK-based 21st Century’s Global Merit Index
Icons of Sri Lanka among top finalists in UK-based 21st Century’s Global Merit Index
In an era marked by unprecedented technological advance, seismic social change, and deepening global interdependence, South Asia’s most transformative minds and hearts are now part of a ground-breaking and momentous global reckoning of influence. MORE..
Catholic churches in Dubai cancel masses, citing government directives
Catholic churches in Dubai cancel masses, citing government directives
Catholic churches in Dubai say they have cancelled masses ahead of the Easter weekend on the instructions of the government. MORE..
Four inmates escape from Kandakadu rehabilitation centre
Four inmates escape from Kandakadu rehabilitation centre
A total of four inmates have reportedly escaped from the Kandakadu Treatment and Rehabilitation Centre in Polonnaruwa. MORE..
Water cut duration reduced to 18 hours - NWSDB
Water cut duration reduced to 18 hours - NWSDB
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has decided to reduce the duration of the scheduled water supply interruptions to 18 hours, taking into consideration the requests made by consumers. MORE..
World food price rise set to continue if Iran war lasts, FAO says
World food price rise set to continue if Iran war lasts, FAO says
World food prices climbed in March to their highest level since September last year and could rise further if the Middle East conflict that pushed up energy prices continues, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization said on Friday. MORE..
Over 500 arrested in island-wide anti-drug operations
Over 500 arrested in island-wide anti-drug operations
A total of 512 individuals have been arrested during a series of search operations carried out islandwide under crime and drug prevention raids. MORE..