Iran says US airman rescue may have been cover to ‘steal enriched uranium’

Iran’s foreign ministry says the US operation to rescue a downed airman may have been a cover to “steal enriched uranium” from the country.

Patients in the lurch as doctors, health ministry lock horns

Patients across the country are bearing the brunt of an escalating standoff between the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) and health authorities as a bitter dispute over post-internship appointments spirals into a full-blown crisis.

Subashini, Sri Lanka-born Tamil actress, dies

Shocking news has emerged from the Tamil TV industry. Popular actress Subashini Balasubramaniyam breathed her last today, on April 6, 2026. Following a family conflict, the actress reportedly took her own life by hanging herself. She took this step just a few days before her birthday. Subashini committed suicide at her residence in Chennai.

Kenya records 7.9 million tourists in 2025 as sector earns Ksh.500 billion

The government has revealed that Kenya welcomed an estimated 7.9 million tourists in 2025, comprising 2.7 million international visitors and 5.2 million domestic travelers.

Trump says open the’’f***g Strait’’, Iran mocks ’we’ve lost the keys’

Tehran has taken a sharp swipe at US President Donald Trump after his repeated threats to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with the Iranian Embassy in Zimbabwe sarcastically claiming it had “lost the keys.” Reacting in similar vein, Iran’s embassy in South Africa joked: “Shh… the key’s under the flowerpot. Just open for friends.

Iran reviewing peace proposal but not open to ‘temporary ceasefire,’ senior official says

Iran won’t reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for a “temporary ceasefire,” a senior Iranian official tells Reuters, adding that Tehran views Washington as lacking the readiness for a permanent ceasefire.

Police issue urgent cybersecurity warning for festive period

The Police have issued an urgent warning to the public regarding a surge in sophisticated online financial fraud and data theft during the Sinhala and Hindu New Year festive period. As more citizens turn to the internet for holiday shopping and payments, cybercriminals are increasingly using deceptive tactics to steal money and sensitive personal information.

Strike kills IRGC intelligence chief, Iranian state media reports

The chief of intelligence in Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has been killed in a strike, the IRGC announces.

15 ships Transit Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours

A total of 15 ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz over the past 24 hours after obtaining permission from Iran, according to a report by Iran’s semi-official Fars News Agency.

Iran, US receive plan to end hostilities, immediate ceasefire, source says

Iran and the United States ​have received a plan to end hostilities that could come into effect on Monday and ‌reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a source aware of the proposals said on Monday.

National QR Payment Promotion Programme launched

Sri Lanka took a major step towards a digital economy with the launch of the “National QR Payment Promotion Programme” today (06) under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

Rice and curry, kottu, fried rice prices up

Following the recent rise in domestic LP gas prices, the All Ceylon Restaurant Owners’ Association has announced that the prices of several popular food items, including rice and curry packets, fried rice and kottu, will be increased by Rs. 20.

Chinese national arrested over Kohuwala murder

A 26-year-old Chinese national has been arrested by the Western Province South Crime Division in connection with the murder of a Chinese woman in Kohuwala on March 23, 2026.

12-hour water cut imposed in Homagama and surrounding areas

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board said that water supply to Palanwaththa and the surrounding areas in Homagama will be interrupted from 8.00 p.m. today (06) until 8.00 a.m. tomorrow (07), due to prevailing dry weather conditions.

Rishini Weeraratne bags Platinum Excellence Award

Rishini Weeraratne, Editor of ’The Sun’, was honoured with the Platinum Excellence Award for Media Influence, Storytelling, and Women’s Empowerment at the Platinum Excellence Awards 2026, held at Cinnamon Life, Colombo.

NDB Bank fraud shock deepens to Rs. 13.2 bn

National Development Bank PLC (NDB) said an internal fraud has been quantified at about 13.2 billion Sri Lankan rupees, sharply higher than earlier estimates.

No Cabinet discussion on extending judges’ retirement age: Justice Minister

Expressing his views on opposition politicians’ allegations that the Government is planning to extend the retirement age of Supreme Court and Court of Appeal judges, Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara told the Daily Mirror that the Cabinet of Ministers has not discussed anything in that regard.

Three villagers trampled to death in Anuradhapura

Increasing the death toll in the human-elephant conflict in the Anuradhapura district, three villagers- two of them in Eppawala and the other in Priyankaragama- had been trampled to death by wild elephants last mroning. They had died at the scene.

Fuel stocks sufficient for festive season; No price revisions planned: CPC

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has assured the public that fuel shipments are arriving as scheduled, ensuring stable supplies through the upcoming festive season. Managing Director of the CPC Mayura Neththikumara said that there are currently no plans to revise fuel prices during this period.

Oil prices choppy after expletive-laden Trump threat to Iran

Oil prices saw choppy trading on Monday morning in Asia after US President Donald Trump threatened to destroy critical infrastructure in Iran unless it allows ships to cross the Strait of Hormuz.

Police to strictly enforce traffic laws during festive season

Police said that traffic laws will be strictly enforced across the country during the festive season.

Cardinal makes swipe at Donald Trump on Easter Sunday, questions his Christianity

In an obvious swipe at US President Donland Trump over the US-Israeli war on Iran, Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith said all nations are suffering today because of selfishness of one man who wants to rule the world.

Trump issues expletive-laden threat to Iran over Hormuz Strait blockage

US President Donald Trump has published an expletive-laden post on social media in which he threatened to destroy Iran’s power plants and bridges if it failed to meet his Tuesday deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to all shipping.

The 40 minutes when the Artemis crew loses contact with the Earth

No-one will have been further from home than the Artemis astronauts.

Vidya’s murderer attempts sexual assault again

One of the seven persons who gang-raped and murdered schoolgirl Sivaloganathan Vidya in Jaffna is 2013 is alleged to have attempted to sexually abuse a lady doctor on duty at the prison in Pallekelle, Kandy where he is kept since conviction.

KKR under pressure ahead of Punjab test in IPL 2026

The 2026 Indian Premier League has begun with a tightly packed table, as several teams sit level on points after the opening round, with net run rate already shaping the early standings.

Leeds beat West Ham in shoot-out to reach FA Cup semis for first time in 39 years

Leeds reached the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time in 39 years as they survived a dramatic penalty shoot-out after squandering a two-goal lead in a thrilling clash with West Ham on Sunday.

Iran demands war compensation to reopen Strait of Hormuz: Official

Seyyed Mehdi Tabatabaei, deputy for communications at the Iranian president’s office, has said Iran will open the Strait of Hormuz only after receiving compensation for war damages, paid via a “new legal regime” based on transit fees.

LAUGFS gas also raises LPG prices

LAUGFS Gas PLC has announced a revision of domestic LPG cylinder refill prices, effective from midnight today (05), citing prevailing market conditions.

Government must be protected until objectives of forming it achieved: Tilvin

Claiming that it is not possible to deveolp the country and change the society in a day, the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) General Secretary Tilvin Silva said today the government must be protected until the objectives of forming the government are achieved.