US judge orders Trump to halt $400m White House ballroom project
2026-04-01
A US judge has halted the construction of Donald Trump’s $400m White House ballroom. The US president demolished the historicContinue Reading
Google now lets you change Gmail ID without losing mails
2026-04-01
Google will now allow you to change your Gmail address. The tech giant was believed to be working on thisContinue Reading
Dry weather: Water Board deploys bowsers, urges public to call 1939
2026-04-01
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board has announced that bowser trucks have been deployed to deliver water to theContinue Reading
Qatar says Iranian cruise missile strikes oil tanker; two intercepted
2026-04-01
Qatar’s Ministry of Defense announced that the country was targeted by three cruise missiles launched from Iran on Wednesday, withContinue Reading
Oracle axes 30000 jobs in massive layoff
2026-04-01
Major tech company Oracle announced mass layoffs on Tuesday, notifying fired employees in an email at 6 am. The messageContinue Reading
“April Fool’s Day event” – Navin Dissanayake criticizes Gammanpila book launch
2026-04-01
Former Minister Navin Dissanayake has criticized the book launch by former Minister Udaya Gammanpila on the Easter Sunday attacks, claimingContinue Reading
Government Analyst inspects train compartments destroyed in Galle fire
2026-04-01
The Government Analyst visited the Galle railway station this morning (01) to inspect two train compartments that were destroyed inContinue Reading
Emirates says Iranian nationals not allowed to enter or transit through UAE
2026-04-01
Dubai-based airline Emirates has announced that Iranian nationals are currently not allowed to enter or transit through the United ArabContinue Reading
Kilinochchi, Kattankudy students rank among top achievers in 2025 A/L results
2026-04-01
The Department of Examinations has announced that 66% of candidates who sat for the 2025 GCE Advanced Level examination haveContinue Reading
Implementation of new VAT Tax invoice format postponed to July
2026-04-01
The new format and specifications for tax invoices to be issued by all individuals registered for Value Added Tax (VAT),Continue Reading
Cricketer Bhanuka Rajapaksa sends LOD over false accusations by actress
2026-04-01
Cricketer Bhanuka Rajapaksa has sent a Letter of Demand (LOD) to young actress Harshi Rasanga over alleged false accusations madeContinue Reading
Man arrested with 150 litres of Diesel without permit
2026-04-01
A 35‑year‑old resident of Kochchikade was arrested on Tuesday (31), after being found in possession of 150 litres of dieselContinue Reading
Nearly 300 Kg of heroin found in vessel seized off Southwest Coast
2026-04-01
Sri Lanka Navy says a consignment of heroin has been found in the multi-day fishing trawler that was seized offContinue Reading
Police say viral video of Kegalle student clash occurred in 2025
2026-04-01
Sri Lanka Police has issued a clarification regarding a viral video circulating on social media depicting a clash between twoContinue Reading
India Census 2027: First phase begins with digital enumeration
2026-04-01
The first phase of India’s Census 2027 is set to begin on Wednesday (April 1), marking the start of whatContinue Reading
Italy blocks US jets from using Sicily air base
2026-04-01
Italy has blocked US warplanes from using an American air base in Sicily. Guido Crosetto, the Italian defence minister, toldContinue Reading
Warm weather expected in most parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-04-01
The prevailing dry weather conditions in Sri Lanka are expected to change from tomorrow (02), according to the Department ofContinue Reading
Three arrested over viral video of dangerous three-wheeler stunt
2026-04-01
Two individuals have been arrested over a dangerous three-wheeler stunt in Weliweriya after a video of the incident circulated onContinue Reading