Maharagama visa scam: Woman arrested for Rs.10 million fraud promising overseas jobs

A woman from Maharagama has been arrested over allegations of defrauding more than Rs 10 Million by promising foreign employment opportunities in countries including Albania and Canada, The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) said.

Iraq reopens airspace and all airports following weeks-long closure

In a major step toward normalizing national operations, the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority (ICAA) officially announced the reopening of the country’s airspace and all commercial airports effective immediately.

Sri Lanka records nearly 15 million local malware attacks in 2025: Kaspersky

Sri Lanka recorded 14,960,244 local malware incidents in 2025, with 37.4% of users affected by threats spread through removable media such as USB drives, CDs and DVDs, according to the latest Kaspersky Security Bulletin. The country ranks 48th globally for local threat exposure.

Greece to ban social media for under-15s from 2027

Greece ‌will ban access ​to ⁠social media for ‌children under ‌the ‌age ⁠of ⁠15 from ​January ‌1, 2027, Prime Minister Kyriakos ‌Mitsotakis said ​on Wednesday, ⁠citing rising anxiety, ‌sleep problems and the ‌addictive ​design of online platforms.

Afternoon showers expected in several provinces tomorrow

Showers or thundershowers will occur at a few places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western provinces, as well as in Galle, Matara, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya and Mannar districts after 2.00 p.m. tomorrow (April 9), the Meteorology Department said.

Council of Arab Ambassadors in Sri Lanka calls on President AKD

A meeting between the Council of Arab Ambassadors accredited to Sri Lanka and President Anura Kumara Dissanayake was held this morning (08) at the Presidential Secretariat.

Kuwait Airways to launch Colombo operations from April 15

Kuwait Airways, the national carrier of the State of Kuwait, will commence flight operations to Colombo from April 15, enhancing air connectivity between Kuwait and Sri Lanka.

Unlicensed Ayurvedic cream manufacturing plant raided in Matale

Authorities have conducted a raid on an Ayurvedic cream manufacturing facility in Matale following an investigation by the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA).

Sri Lanka icon eager to continue ahead of T20WC 2026

Skipper Chamari Athapaththu has given an update on her future to head coach Jamie Siddons.

MP Archchuna publishes his pay slip on Social Media

Independent MP Ramanathan Archchuna has published his pay slip on social media, becoming the second MP to do so after MP Jagath Vithana did the same a few months ago.

LAUGFS Gas releases 30,000 cylinders daily to meet festive demand

LAUGFS Gas PLC has ramped up its island-wide distribution, releasing approximately 30,000 LPG cylinders daily following the resumption of filling operations at its Hambantota (HBT) and Mabima plants.

India orders major airports to cut some charges by 25%, in relief to airlines

India’s airport tariff regulator has ordered major airports to cut landing and parking charges by 25% for three months for domestic flights, offering relief to the country’s airlines that ‌are ⁠under financial ⁠pressure due to the Iran war.

MP Ajith Perera forgives Justice Minister

MP Ajith P. Perera told Parliament today that he is ready to forgive Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara for his behaviour in the House the other day.

Hezbollah pauses attacks under US-Iran ceasefire

Lebanon’s Hezbollah halted fire ​on northern Israel and on Israeli troops in Lebanon in ‌the early hours of Wednesday as part of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire announced earlier, three Lebanese sources close to the group told Reuters.

SriLankan Airlines warns of escalating scam targeting passengers

SriLankan Airlines has alerted the public to a serious rise in scam activities targeting passengers and potential customers through impersonation of airline staff.

12-hour water cut in Mattegoda and surrounding areas

A 12-hour water cut has been scheduled for Mattegoda and several adjoining areas tomorrow (09) due to reduced water supply caused by prevailing dry weather conditions, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) said.

Public consultation begins on proposed Education Council in Sri Lanka

Public consultation has commenced on the report of the committee appointed to submit recommendations for the establishment of an Education Council in Sri Lanka, the Education Ministry announced.

Israel issues new evacuation order for Tyre in southern Lebanon, saying it will strike

Israel’s military issued ​repeated urgent warnings ‌to residents of the ​city of ​Tyre on Wednesday ⁠to evacuate ​their homes ​immediately and move north of the ​Zahrani River, ​saying it will ‌strike ⁠the area.

Liquor outlets to remain closed on New Year holidays

All liquor shops across the country will remain closed on April 13 and 14 in line with the Sinhala and Hindu New Year period, Excise Commissioner General M.B.N.A. Pemaratne has announced.

Dr. Sulakshana Jayawardena appointed acting Chairman of BOI

Dr. Sulakshana Jayawardena has been appointed as the Acting Chairman of the Board of Investment (BOI) of Sri Lanka, the institution announced.

Registrar General’s Dept. launches “1930” hotline, new call centre, website

The Registrar General’s Department marked its 161st anniversary with the launch of a dedicated “1930” hotline, a modern call center, and an upgraded official website aimed at improving public service delivery.

Banquet and catering charges increased by 15% amid economic pressures

The All Island Banquet Owners and Caterers Association (AIBOCA) has announced that it will increase the prices of food and related services by 15% from April 8, citing rising costs in the face of the ongoing global economic situation.

Public urged to stay alert amid New Year accident risks

Authorities have urged the public to remain vigilant during the upcoming Sinhala and Tamil New Year period, warning of an increased risk of road traffic and fireworks-related accidents.

DG health chief uncertain on deaths linked to substandard medicines, says Dr. Sanjeewa

The current Director General of Health Services has failed to confirm whether patients died due to defective and substandard medicines imported during the tenure of former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, claimed Doctors’ Trade Union Alliance for Medical and Civil Rights Specialist Chairman, Dr. Chamal Sanjeewa.

Iran says talks with US will begin in Pakistan’s Islamabad on Friday

Iran has agreed to a two-week ceasefire with the United States, with its National Security Council saying talks with Washington will begin in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, on Friday, based on Tehran’s 10-point proposal.

Sri Lanka Women U19 have won the toss and have opted to bat

Australia Women U19 vs Sri Lanka Women U19, 3rd unofficial ODI, Women’s Under-19 Tri-Series in Australia, 2026

Two children killed in separate accidents

Two six-year-old children were killed in separate accidents reported from Maradankadawala and Hikkaduwa on Tuesday (07), with Police launching investigations into both incidents.

How Pakistan helped secure a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran

In the hours before the two-week ceasefire between Iran and the US was announced, there were some small signs of hope from Pakistan.

Israel backs Trump’s two-week pause on Iran strikes, says Lebanon excluded

Israel supports U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to suspend strikes against Iran ​for two weeks, but the ceasefire does not include ‌Lebanon, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said on Wednesday.

North Korea fires suspected missiles as Pyongyang dismisses Seoul’s diplomacy hopes

North Korea fired an unidentified projectile toward the sea off its east coast on Wednesday (Apr 8), South Korea’s military said, following a separate launch detected a day earlier as Pyongyang doused Seoul’s hopes of an easing in tensions.