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Special committee appointed to monitor and manage drinking water shortage
Special committee appointed to monitor and manage drinking water shortage
A special operations committee has been appointed to monitor and manage the ongoing drinking water shortage by the Chairman and General Manager of the National Water Supply and Drainage Board. MORE..
Former Minister Mahinda Wijesekara passes away aged 83
Former Minister Mahinda Wijesekara passes away aged 83
Former Cabinet Minister and prominent Southern politician Mahinda Wijesekara has passed away this morning (02) at the age of 83. MORE..
| April 2, 2026 10:54 am
Open warrants issued for Shamindra Rajapaksa, Kapila Chandrasena’s wife over Airbus bribery case
Open warrants issued for Shamindra Rajapaksa, Kapila Chandrasena’s wife over Airbus bribery case
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (02) has ordered the issuance of open warrants for the arrest of Shamindra Rajapaksa, a former board member of SriLankan Airlines and son of former Minister Chamal Rajapaksa, and Priyanka Niyomali Wijenayake... MORE..
Five injured after van plunges into precipice near Gerandi Ella
Five injured after van plunges into precipice near Gerandi Ella
Five individuals have sustained serious injuries after a van carrying members of the same family veered off the road and plunged nearly 70 feet down a precipice near the Gerandi Ella area in Kotmale in the early hours of today (02), police stated. MORE..
Gold prices fall as Trump gives no clarity on ending Iran war
Gold prices fall as Trump gives no clarity on ending Iran war
Gold prices reversed course to slip more than 1% on Thursday, snapping a four-day winning streak, after U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States would continue the war in Iran over the coming weeks. MORE..
Three arrested over illegal vehicle possession and forged documents racket
Three arrested over illegal vehicle possession and forged documents racket
Three individuals have been arrested by the Western Province North Crimes Division for possessing vehicles without valid registration licenses, police stated. MORE..
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei calls for national drive to restore infrastructure
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei calls for national drive to restore infrastructure
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has called for a comprehensive nationwide drive to restore infrastructure and address the destruction caused by ‘‘unprovoked American-Zionist aggression,’’ state broadcaster Press TV reported. MORE..
Iran war economic shocks will last ‘months’, says Australia’s PM
Iran war economic shocks will last ‘months’, says Australia’s PM
Australia’s Prime Minister has warned the economic shock from the war involving Iran will “be with us for months”, as he delivered a rare televised address to the nation. MORE..
NATO chief to visit Washington next week as Trump threatens exit from alliance
NATO chief to visit Washington next week as Trump threatens exit from alliance
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte will visit Washington next week for what a spokesperson for the military alliance called a ‘‘long-planned visit’’ that comes after President Donald Trump blasted European allies over differences on the Iran war. MORE..
New guidelines issued to safeguard student welfare and discipline in schools
New guidelines issued to safeguard student welfare and discipline in schools
The Ministry of Education has issued a new circular outlining measures to ensure discipline within schools. MORE..
Global oil prices rise after Trump address
Global oil prices rise after Trump address
Trump’s address appears to have done nothing to reassure global oil markets that disruption to the key Strait of Hormuz shipping route will ease anytime soon. MORE..
One dead as major earthquake hits eastern Indonesia; tsunami warning lifted after 2 hours
One dead as major earthquake hits eastern Indonesia; tsunami warning lifted after 2 hours
A major 7.4-magnitude offshore quake struck the Northern Molucca Sea off Indonesia’s historic spice island of Ternate early on April 2, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said, triggering a tsunami warning for neighbouring South-east Asian nations. MORE..
Donald Trump says Iran war objectives ‘nearing completion’ in address to nation
Donald Trump says Iran war objectives ‘nearing completion’ in address to nation
US President Donald Trump today framed his war with Iran as just the latest step in his yearslong effort to prevent the nation from obtaining a nuclear weapon, calling the conflict “necessary for the safety of America and the security of the free world.” MORE..
No tsunami threat to Sri Lanka from Indonesia earthquake
No tsunami threat to Sri Lanka from Indonesia earthquake
A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.4 has been recorded at 6:48 a.m. Indonesia time today (02) in the Molucca Sea between the Sulawesi and Maluku island groups, confirmed the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) stated. MORE..
| April 2, 2026 6:25 am
GMOA to begin 24-hour token strike at 8am
GMOA to begin 24-hour token strike at 8am
Doctors in all government hospitals will stage a 24-hour token strike starting from 8.00 a.m. today (April 2), the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) announced. MORE..
Several areas including Western Province to receive afternoon thundershowers
Several areas including Western Province to receive afternoon thundershowers
Atmospheric conditions will be favorable for afternoon thundershowers in most parts of the island over the next few days from today (02 April), according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
Powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake hits Indonesia, Tsunami warning issued
Powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake hits Indonesia, Tsunami warning issued
A powerful magnitude-7.4 earthquake has struck in the Molucca Sea region north-east of Indonesia, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). MORE..
Nasa’s Artemis II mission takes off heading for first Moon visit in 50 years
Nasa’s Artemis II mission takes off heading for first Moon visit in 50 years
Four astronauts blasted off from Florida on Wednesday (Apr 1) on NASA’s Artemis II mission, a high-stakes 10-day trip around the moon that marks the United States’ boldest step yet toward returning humans to the lunar surface this decade before China’s first crewed landing. MORE..
| April 2, 2026 4:09 am
Russia warns citizens not to travel to states that have extradition treaties with US
Russia warns citizens not to travel to states that have extradition treaties with US
Russia warned its citizens on Wednesday not to travel to countries that have extradition treaties with the United States. MORE..
‘False and baseless’: Iran rejects Trump’s claim of Tehran seeking ceasefire as war rages on
‘False and baseless’: Iran rejects Trump’s claim of Tehran seeking ceasefire as war rages on
Iran has strongly denied claims made by US President Donald Trump that it had sought a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict. Speaking to Iranian state TV, the country’s foreign ministry spokesperson called the statement “false and baseless,” making it clear that no such request had been made by Tehran. MORE..
Extreme heat poses serious risk to pets, warns veterinarian
Extreme heat poses serious risk to pets, warns veterinarian
Veterinarian Dr Shobhath Wijeratne has warned that the prevailing extreme heat conditions can lead to fatal consequences for pets. MORE..
| April 1, 2026 9:11 pm
Doctors to stage 24-hour token strike tomorrow - GMOA
Doctors to stage 24-hour token strike tomorrow - GMOA
Doctors in all government hospitals will stage a 24-hour token strike starting from 8.00 a.m. tomorrow (April 2), the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) announced. MORE..
| April 1, 2026 7:09 pm
Trump says Iranian leader has asked for a ceasefire
Trump says Iranian leader has asked for a ceasefire
Iran’s new leader has just asked the United States for a ceasefire, U.S. President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post on Wednesday. MORE..
Extreme heat can trigger mental health issues - Psychiatrist
Extreme heat can trigger mental health issues - Psychiatrist
Extreme heat can lead to depression, stress, mental distress, and restlessness, Psychiatrist Vindya Wijayabandara said. MORE..
| April 1, 2026 6:20 pm
Russia offers support to Sri Lanka amid energy crisis
Russia offers support to Sri Lanka amid energy crisis
Russia has expressed its willingness to provide energy resources, including fuel, gas, and coal, to Sri Lanka, regardless of whether the country is facing a crisis. MORE..