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Protest staged over principal appointment at Nayakakanda Good Shepherd Balika M.V.
Protest staged over principal appointment at Nayakakanda Good Shepherd Balika M.V.
A protest was staged today (07) in Wattala over the appointment of a new principal to the Good Shepherd Convent Balika M.V.in Nayakakanda, Wattala. MORE..
| April 7, 2026 4:47 pm
Sarath Kongahage and Devapriya Abeysinghe remanded until April 17
Sarath Kongahage and Devapriya Abeysinghe remanded until April 17
The former Chairman of the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (SLRC), Sarath Kongahage and the former Director General, Devapriya Abeysinghe who were arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), have been remanded. MORE..
12-hour water cut announced for Pelanwatta and several areas
12-hour water cut announced for Pelanwatta and several areas
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a 12-hour water cut for Pelanwatta and several areas due to the prevailing dry weather conditions. MORE..
Iran warns fuel will be cut off ‘for years’ if Trump carries out threat
Iran warns fuel will be cut off ‘for years’ if Trump carries out threat
Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard warned Tuesday it would “deprive the U.S and its allies of the region’s oil and gas for years” if U.S. President Donald Trump carries out his threat to attack power plants and bridges if the Strait of Hormuz doesn’t open. MORE..
CEB prepared to provide power for New Year festivities – Minister
CEB prepared to provide power for New Year festivities – Minister
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has made arrangements to supply electricity for Sinhala and Tamil New Year festivals and various celebrations taking place across the country this month, Minister Vijitha Herath announced. MORE..
Three people killed in shooting near Israeli consulate in Istanbul
Three people killed in shooting near Israeli consulate in Istanbul
Three people were killed and two police officers were injured in a gunfire incident near the building housing the Israeli consulate in Istanbul on Tuesday, media reports said. MORE..
Mojtaba Khamenei being treated for ‘severe’ condition in Qom, unable to govern Iran — report
Mojtaba Khamenei being treated for ‘severe’ condition in Qom, unable to govern Iran — report
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is unconscious and is being treated for a “severe” medical issue in the city of Qom, while he is unable to govern the country, according to an intelligence assessment cited by The Times. MORE..
30 Indian fishermen repatriated from Sri Lanka
30 Indian fishermen repatriated from Sri Lanka
At least 30 Indian fishermen have been repatriated from Sri Lanka today (07), according to the Indian High Commission in Colombo. MORE..
Iran’s president says 14 million have volunteered to sacrifice their lives
Iran’s president says 14 million have volunteered to sacrifice their lives
Facing a looming U.S. deadline, Iran’s president said Tuesday that 14 million Iranians, including himself, have volunteered to sacrifice their lives in the war. MORE..
Ex-SLRC Chairman Sarath Kongahage arrested by Bribery Commission
Ex-SLRC Chairman Sarath Kongahage arrested by Bribery Commission
The former Chairman of the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (SLRC), Sarath Kongahage and the former Director General, Devapriya Abeysinghe have been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). MORE..
Artemis II astronauts heading back to Earth after flying around the Moon
Artemis II astronauts heading back to Earth after flying around the Moon
Nasa’s Artemis II mission is on its way back to Earth after completing a historic fly-by of the far side of the Moon. MORE..
Nuwara Eliya PS Chairman arrested by Bribery Commission
Nuwara Eliya PS Chairman arrested by Bribery Commission
The Chairman of the Nuwara Eliya Pradeshiya Sabha has been arrested by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). MORE..
King Fahd Causeway, linking Saudi Arabia to Bahrain reopens after attack threats
King Fahd Causeway, linking Saudi Arabia to Bahrain reopens after attack threats
The King Fahd Causeway, a key bridge linking Saudi Arabia and the island of Bahrain, reopened Tuesday (April 7, 2026) morning after closing for hours over possible threats from Iran. MORE..
Israeli military says it has hit another petrochemical complex in Iran
Israeli military says it has hit another petrochemical complex in Iran
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) says it has struck a third petrochemical complex in Iran. MORE..
Iran war jeopardizes U.S. global leadership, warns Italian minister
Iran war jeopardizes U.S. global leadership, warns Italian minister
The Iran war has put U.S. global leadership on the line, Italy’s Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said, expressing fear about the “madness” of nuclear escalation. 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 Sabaragamuwa, Central provinces and in Kurunegala, Anuradhapura, Mannar, Vavuniya, and Mullaitivu districts. MORE..
Govt. allocates Rs. 15 bln to provide relief for electricity consumers using less than 90 units
Govt. allocates Rs. 15 bln to provide relief for electricity consumers using less than 90 units
The government has decided to provide relief to electricity consumers who use less than 90 units, under the government’s proposed new economic relief package for groups affected by the Middle East crisis. MORE..
Special relief package: Diesel subsidy up to Rs. 100 per litre, Rs. 20 for petrol
Special relief package: Diesel subsidy up to Rs. 100 per litre, Rs. 20 for petrol
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived in Parliament today to present the government’s proposed new economic relief package for groups affected by the Middle East crisis. MORE..
President announces special relief package in Parliament
President announces special relief package in Parliament
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (07) presented in Parliament the proposed new economic relief package for groups affected by the ongoing Middle East crisis. MORE..
| April 7, 2026 12:32 pm
Sri Lanka CERT warns public of rising festive-season social media scams
Sri Lanka CERT warns public of rising festive-season social media scams
The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (Sri Lanka CERT) today (07) has issued a public warning regarding a significant increase in online scams and financial fraud attempts circulating across social media platforms during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year festive season. MORE..
President arrives in Parliament to announce economic relief package
President arrives in Parliament to announce economic relief package
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived in Parliament, a short while ago. MORE..
| April 7, 2026 12:01 pm
Don’t travel by train today, Israeli military warns people in Iran
Don’t travel by train today, Israeli military warns people in Iran
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is warning people in Iran not to take the train today. MORE..
No power cuts, only electricity breakdowns: Energy Minister clarifies
No power cuts, only electricity breakdowns: Energy Minister clarifies
Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody stated that the government has not implemented any power cuts despite the ongoing energy crisis, clarifying that the intermittent disruptions are solely due to electricity breakdowns. MORE..
Chinese national arrested at BIA for attempting to smuggle cigarettes
Chinese national arrested at BIA for attempting to smuggle cigarettes
A Chinese national passenger who attempted to smuggle a consignment of cigarettes worth Rs. 550,000 into Sri Lanka through the ‘Green Channel’, which is designated for passengers with no items to declare at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), was arrested by Customs officials at BIA in the early hours today (7). MORE..
80 arrested in special police operation at Dambulla Economic Centre
80 arrested in special police operation at Dambulla Economic Centre
A total of 80 individuals have been arrested in a special two-hour police operation conducted within the Dambulla Dedicated Economic Centre. MORE..