General First Japanese and French ships cross Strait of Hormuz since war
A French-owned ship and a Japanese-owned vessel recently became some of the first to pass through the troubled Strait of Hormuz, according to maritime tracking…
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Weather Fairly heavy showers expected in several parts of the island
The Department of Meteorology has announced that showers or thundershowers will begin in many areas of Sri Lanka after 1:00 p.m. today (04). Some regions in…
General Tehran rejected 48-hour ceasefire proposal from US, Iranian media, citing source, says
An unnamed source informed Iran's semi-official Fars news agency on Friday that Tehran has turned down a U.S. suggestion for a 48-hour ceasefire. The source…
Security A-10 aircraft hit by Iranian air defenses, second US aircraft to go down in the Middle East
A U.S. official has confirmed that another aircraft crashed in the Middle East on Friday. This information was shared on the condition of anonymity due to the…
Politics Greece reshuffles Cabinet after ministers resign over farm subsidy scandal
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis made changes to his Cabinet on Friday after three ministers resigned earlier that day due to a growing scandal over…
Development Over 500 families affected by water shortage in Rukmalgama Housing Scheme
Over 500 families in the Rukmalgama Housing Scheme are experiencing serious problems due to a water shortage that has lasted for several days, worsened by the…
General One crew member from downed US fighter jet rescued - US officials
One crew member from the F-15 fighter jet that went down has been saved, as reported by two U.S. officials to CBS News . According to these officials, U.S.…
Crime 147 foreign nationals remanded over online financial scams
A group of 147 foreign nationals, arrested for their involvement in an online financial scam, has been ordered to remain in custody until April 09, 2026. The…
Health Journalist Bhakti Dharmapriya Mendis passes away
Veteran journalist Bhakti Dharmapriya Mendis has died at the age of 47. He was receiving treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the National Hospital in…
Business Netanyahu claims 70% of Iran s steel production capacity destroyed
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Friday, April 3, 2026, that Israeli airstrikes have effectively destroyed around 70% of Iran's steel…
General US fighter jet shot down over Iran, search underway for crew, US official says
A U.S. fighter jet was downed in Iran, and efforts to find and rescue the crew are currently in progress, according to a U.S. official who spoke to Reuters on…
Crime Over 500 arrested in island-wide anti-drug operations
Sri Lankan police reported that more than 500 people were arrested during anti-drug operations carried out across the island on February 2. A total of 29,033…
Business World food price rise set to continue if Iran war lasts, FAO says
World food prices surged in March, reaching their highest point since September 2022. This increase could continue if the ongoing conflict in the Middle East,…
Weather Water cut duration reduced to 18 hours - NWSDB
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a reduction in the length of planned water supply interruptions to 18 hours. This decision…
Politics Catholic churches in Dubai cancel masses, citing government directives
Catholic churches in Dubai have announced the cancellation of masses for the upcoming Easter weekend due to government orders. The St Frances of Assissi Church…
Technology Icons of Sri Lanka among top finalists in UK-based 21st Century s Global Merit Index
In a time of rapid technological growth, significant social changes, and increasing global connections, some of South Asia's most influential figures are being…
Politics Expert committee appointed to restructure and upgrade National Colleges of Education
An expert committee has been formed to improve and reorganize the National Colleges of Education in Sri Lanka. The committee is led by Professor Liyanage…
Development No issue in releasing water for cultivation in upcoming Yala season- Irrigation Dept.
The Irrigation Department of Sri Lanka has announced there will be no problems in providing water for paddy fields during the upcoming Yala season. H.M.P.S.D.…
Weather Warm weather advisory issued for tomorrow
A warm weather alert has been issued for people living in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Eastern, North-Western, Northern, and North-Central provinces,…
General Babies evacuated from Gaza two years ago returned to their overjoyed parents
On Monday, 11 toddlers who were born prematurely and evacuated from Gaza two years ago were joyfully reunited with their families. These children had never met…
Politics Agrarian Insurance Board introduces dedicated insurance scheme for divers
The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board, which is part of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land, and Irrigation, has launched a special insurance…
Politics Agrarian Service Centers to operate on holidays for Yala season fertilizer distribution
The Department of Agrarian Development in Sri Lanka has declared that Agrarian Service Centers will stay open on public holidays to help distribute fertilizer…
Crime Two arrested for hoarding over 2,000L of diesel in Thambalagamuwa
Two people were arrested for illegally storing over 2,000 liters of diesel in the Mollipothana area of Thambalagamuwa. According to police, the arrests…
Politics Circular issued to manage govt expenditure amid energy crisis
The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development in Sri Lanka has released a circular to control government spending within the current financial…