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Adjournment debate on Easter Sunday Attacks this week in Parliament
Adjournment debate on Easter Sunday Attacks this week in Parliament
An adjournment debate on the 2019 Easter Sunday Attacks is scheduled to be held in Parliament this week. MORE..
Former SIS Chief Suresh Sallay files writ petition challenging arrest and detention
Former SIS Chief Suresh Sallay files writ petition challenging arrest and detention
Former Head of the State Intelligence Service, Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, has filed a writ petition before the Court of Appeal, through his attorneys, challenging his arrest and detention by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA). MORE..
Special consumer protection program launched ahead of festive season
Special consumer protection program launched ahead of festive season
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has launched a special program to safeguard consumers in view of the upcoming festive season, Chairman Hemantha Samarakoon announced. MORE..
Tender called for coal supply to Lakvijaya Power Plant
Tender called for coal supply to Lakvijaya Power Plant
A tender has been called to select a coal supplier for the 2026/2027 season of the Norochcholai Lakvijaya Power Plant. MORE..
Two dead, two missing after Iran missile strike in Haifa, Israel
Two dead, two missing after Iran missile strike in Haifa, Israel
Two people have been killed while search operations are underway for two more individuals after an Iranian ballistic missile struck a residential building in Haifa, Times of Israel reported on Monday. MORE..
Iran Revolutionary Guard intelligence head killed
Iran Revolutionary Guard intelligence head killed
The head of intelligence for Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard was killed Monday in an attack targeting him, Iranian state media said. MORE..
Sri Lanka to receive normal rainfall by May or June – Met. Dept
Sri Lanka to receive normal rainfall by May or June – Met. Dept
The Director General of the Department of Meteorology of Sri Lanka, Athula Karunanayake, stated that Sri Lanka is expected to receive its usual rainfall by May or June. MORE..
Iranian media says 15 ships passed through Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours
Iranian media says 15 ships passed through Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours
Iran’s Fars news agency, which is affiliated to the country’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), said earlier that 15 ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz ‘‘with permission from Iran’’ in the previous 24-hour period. MORE..
Iran, US receive plan to end hostilities, immediate ceasefire; source says
Iran, US receive plan to end hostilities, immediate ceasefire; source says
Iran and the United States have received a plan to end hostilities that could come into effect on Monday and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a source aware of the proposals said on Monday. MORE..
“Turning New Year transactions into QR payments will be a turning point” - President
“Turning New Year transactions into QR payments will be a turning point” - President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that officials must provide the necessary impetus for society to embrace efficient practices. MORE..
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..
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 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..
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..
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..