7 years on, justice still denied for Easter victims — Sajith
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says justice for the victims of the 2019 Sri Lanka Easter Sunday attacks remains a fundamental responsibility of the state, noting that seven years on, both past and present governments have failed to deliver accountability. In…
Sri Lanka thanks Bangladesh for release of six detained fishermen
Six Sri Lankan fishermen who had been detained in Bangladesh since July 2025 have been released and safely repatriated to Sri Lanka, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. The fishermen, who were on board the Sri Lankan fishing vessel IMUL-A-0138-PTM…
GMOA says new doctors applied for appointments due to intimidation
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) says the ongoing islandwide strike will continue until 8.00 am tomorrow, while claiming that newly qualified doctors applied for post-intern appointments due to threats and pressure. Speaking during a media briefing, GMOA representatives said…
Water cut due to dry weather : New update
Water supply to Padukka and surrounding areas will be suspended for 12 hours from 8.00 p.m. today (5) until 8.00 a.m. tomorrow, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) announced. The NWSDB said the suspension is being implemented due…
President AKD calls for unity and peace in Easter message
Commemorating the Resurrection of Christ, Christian devotees in Sri Lanka and around the world celebrate Easter Sunday with deep reverence and devotion. It is a reminder of the enduring power of hope, renewal and compassion. Beyond being a religious observance,…
‘We got him’: Trump confirms rescue of missing US officer from Iran
US President Donald Trump announced that a missing American weapons officer has been successfully rescued from Iran following what he described as one of the most daring search and rescue operations in U.S. history. In a statement, Trump confirmed that…
Sun directly overhead in eight areas of Sri Lanka today
The Meteorological Department announced that the sun will be directly overhead across Sri Lanka from April 5 to 15 due to its apparent northward movement. According to the department, the areas closest to where the sun will be overhead today…
Fairly heavy showers expected after 2 p.m. in several areas
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 05 APRIL 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 05 April 2026. Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, Uva, Eastern and Northcentral provinces after 2.00 p.m. Fairly heavy falls about 50…
Northern Line Train Services to Resume From April 9
Train services on the Northern Line between Colombo Fort and Kankesanthurai will resume from April 9 following the completion of repair work, the Department of Railways said. Railway officials said services had been temporarily suspended to carry out necessary repairs…
Islandwide GMOA Doctors’ Strike Continues Today
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) is continuing its islandwide token strike today, April 5, from 8 a.m., the association said. The strike is scheduled to continue for 24 hours until 8 a.m. on Monday, April 6, following a decision…