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Iranians begin forming human chains around power plants ahead of Trump's deadline

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- Iranians have gathered in large numbers at bridges and power generation stations across the country, forming human chains to prevent them from being targeted, the country's state... Read More


Fuel bowser overturns on Badulla-Colombo road

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- A fuel bowser overturned on the Badulla-Colombo main road at Puwakgahawela this afternoon (April 7). According to reports, the accident was caused by a mechanical failure. The ... Read More


President to announce economic relief package in Parliament today

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for a new economic relief package introduced by the Government for groups affected by the Middle East crisis. Accordingly, the Lead... Read More


Russia and China veto UN Security Council vote on Strait of Hormuz

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- Russia and China have vetoed a Gulf draft resolution at the UN Security Council that strongly encouraged defensive, co-ordinated efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz. Eleven c... Read More


President chairs meeting to discuss release of lands held by security forces in Northern Province

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Defence met in Parliament this afternoon (07) under the chairmanship of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as Minister ... Read More


Over 670 fatal road accidents reported so far this year - Sri Lanka Police

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- According to Sri Lanka Police, there has been a systematic increase in the number of road accidents reported annually. The Director of the Police Traffic Control and Road Safety... Read More


Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel struck railways, bridges in Iran

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel struck on Tuesday railways and bridges in Iran "used by the Revolutionary Guards", after Iranian officials reported damage to... Read More


Indian tourist arrivals top 150,000 in 2026

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- More than 150,000 Indian nationals have visited Sri Lanka thus far in 2026, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. Meanwhile, a total of 26,800 tou... Read More


Cabinet approves fuel subsidy for fishing vessels

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to provide a fuel subsidy for fishing vessels, the Fisheries Ministry announced. Under the approved scheme, small fishing boats wil... Read More


Iran war could "spiral out of control," Qatari official says

Sri Lanka, April 7 -- Qatar warned on Tuesday that the region is close to a point where the situation could "spiral out of control." Asked by CNN's Matthew Chance if Qatar believes the war could be d... Read More