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Iran warns fuel will be cut off for years if Trump carries out threat Politics

Iran warns fuel will be cut off for years if Trump carries out threat

Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard issued a warning on Tuesday, stating that it would "deny the U.S. and its allies access to the region's oil and gas for…

07 Apr 2026
President announces special relief package in Parliament Politics

President announces special relief package in Parliament

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake presented a new economic relief package in Parliament today (07) to support groups affected by the ongoing crisis in the…

07 Apr 2026
Special relief package- Diesel subsidy up to Rs. 100 per litre, Rs. 20 for petrol Politics

Special relief package- Diesel subsidy up to Rs. 100 per litre, Rs. 20 for petrol

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake came to Parliament today to share the government's new economic relief plan for people affected by the crisis in the Middle…

07 Apr 2026
Govt. allocates Rs. 15 bln to provide relief for electricity consumers using less than 90 units Politics

Govt. allocates Rs. 15 bln to provide relief for electricity consumers using less than 90 units

The Sri Lankan government has announced a relief plan for electricity users who consume less than 90 units. This initiative is part of a new economic relief…

07 Apr 2026
Iran war jeopardizes U.S. global leadership, warns Italian minister Politics

Iran war jeopardizes U.S. global leadership, warns Italian minister

Italy’s Defence Minister Guido Crosetto has warned that the war in Iran threatens U.S. global leadership. He expressed concern about the potential for…

07 Apr 2026
Netanyahu claims Israel has destroyed Iran s largest petrochemical plant Politics

Netanyahu claims Israel has destroyed Iran s largest petrochemical plant

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that the country has destroyed Iran's largest petrochemical facility. He mentioned in a post on his X…

07 Apr 2026
No power cuts, only electricity breakdowns- Energy Minister clarifies Politics

No power cuts, only electricity breakdowns- Energy Minister clarifies

Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody explained that the government has not introduced any power cuts amid the current energy crisis. He stated that the temporary…

07 Apr 2026
Don t travel by train today, Israeli military warns people in Iran Politics

Don t travel by train today, Israeli military warns people in Iran

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are advising people in Iran to avoid train travel today. In a message posted on their military's Farsi social media account,…

07 Apr 2026
President arrives in Parliament to announce economic relief package Politics

President arrives in Parliament to announce economic relief package

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has just entered Parliament. He is there to share details about a new economic relief package that the government has…

07 Apr 2026
Cabinet approves fuel subsidy for fishing vessels Politics

Cabinet approves fuel subsidy for fishing vessels

The Cabinet of Ministers in Sri Lanka has approved a fuel subsidy for fishing boats, according to an announcement from the Fisheries Ministry. As part of this…

07 Apr 2026
Over 670 fatal road accidents reported so far this year - Sri Lanka Police Politics

Over 670 fatal road accidents reported so far this year - Sri Lanka Police

Sri Lanka Police have reported a worrying trend in road accidents, showing a steady rise each year. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Manoj Ranagala, who…

07 Apr 2026
Donald Trump praises Artemis astronauts- You ve made history Politics

Donald Trump praises Artemis astronauts- You ve made history

On Monday, April 6, U.S. President Donald Trump reached out to the Artemis astronauts orbiting the Moon to congratulate them for making "history." He expressed…

07 Apr 2026
President to announce economic relief package in Parliament today Politics

President to announce economic relief package in Parliament today

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a new economic relief package aimed at helping those impacted by the crisis in the Middle East. Today, the Leader of the…

07 Apr 2026
Trump threatens to take out Iran in one night if no deal before deadline Politics

Trump threatens to take out Iran in one night if no deal before deadline

US President Donald Trump has issued a strong warning to Iran, stating he could "take out" the country "in one night" if they do not reach an agreement before…

07 Apr 2026
Sinopec increases price of Super Diesel Politics

Sinopec increases price of Super Diesel

Sinopec Energy Lanka (Private) Limited has announced a rise in the retail price of Super Diesel. Starting from midnight today (6), the price will increase by…

07 Apr 2026
Indian Vice President CP Radhakrishna visit to Sri Lanka Politics

Indian Vice President CP Radhakrishna visit to Sri Lanka

C. P. Radhakrishnan, the Vice President of India , is set to visit Sri Lanka for two days. His agenda includes talks with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake…

06 Apr 2026
Police warn of surge in online financial scams during festive season Politics

Police warn of surge in online financial scams during festive season

The police have warned the public to be very careful when using online services during the festive season due to a rise in financial scams. Many people in Sri…

06 Apr 2026
Imported cigarettes worth Rs. 507 million seized by Customs Politics

Imported cigarettes worth Rs. 507 million seized by Customs

Sri Lanka Customs has confiscated 3,380,000 sticks of foreign cigarettes that were illegally imported. This action took place during an inspection of a…

06 Apr 2026
Israel hits Iran s largest petrochemical complex after Trump threat Politics

Israel hits Iran s largest petrochemical complex after Trump threat

Israel launched an attack on Iran's largest petrochemical complex on Monday, April 6, following threats from US President Donald Trump. Trump had warned that…

06 Apr 2026
Providing ATM services puts significant financial burden on banks – Central Bank Governor Politics

Providing ATM services puts significant financial burden on banks – Central Bank Governor

The Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, has highlighted that banks face high costs when providing cash services through ATMs.…

06 Apr 2026
Top EU official says any targeting of energy sites would be “illegal” after Trump threat Politics

Top EU official says any targeting of energy sites would be “illegal” after Trump threat

European Council President António Costa stated on Monday that attacking energy facilities would be "illegal and unacceptable." This warning came after US…

06 Apr 2026
National Child Protection Authority receives over 10,000 complaints in 2025 Politics

National Child Protection Authority receives over 10,000 complaints in 2025

The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) has announced that it received over 10,000 complaints in 2025. Shanika Malalgoda, the Director of Planning and…

06 Apr 2026
GMOA raises concerns over removal of specialist posts in hospitals Politics

GMOA raises concerns over removal of specialist posts in hospitals

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has raised alarms about the removal of specialist medical positions in hospitals across Sri Lanka. Dr.…

06 Apr 2026
Iranian media says 15 ships passed through Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours Politics

Iranian media says 15 ships passed through Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours

Iran's Fars news agency, linked to the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), reported that 15 ships moved through the Strait of Hormuz in the last 24 hours…

06 Apr 2026