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Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody stated that the government has not implemented any power cuts despite the ongoing energy crisis, clarifying that the intermittent disruptions are solely due to electricity breakdowns.During today’s parliamentary session (April 7), Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Mujibur Rahman questioned why the public has not been adequately informed if power cuts are being enforced. He highlighted reports from various parts of the island indicating power outages lasting one or more hours daily.In response, the Minister urged against making misleading statements, noting that power breakdowns occur frequently and are not a new experience for the people of the country.The…

A total of 80 individuals have been arrested in a special two-hour police operation conducted within the Dambulla Dedicated Economic Centre.The operation was carried out with the involvement of officers from Dambulla and surrounding police stations.Police reported that several of those arrested were found in possession of narcotics, including cannabis and heroin.Additionally, authorities stated that among those apprehended were individuals who had previously evaded court proceedings for various offenses.The operation was prompted by a series of recent anti-social activities in the area, including repeated thefts of farmers’ vegetable stocks and the removal of vehicle parts.

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 Division, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Manoj Ranagala, stated that a total of 676 fatal road accidents have been reported during the period elapsed this year alone.SSP Manoj Ranagala made these remarks while attending a media briefing held in Colombo to raise awareness about road safety.Elaborating further, he noted that fatal accidents have become a serious concern and are increasing steadily. “Comparatively, the number of fatal accidents has risen by 74, while the…

The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has planned special bus services to facilitate public transportation for people travelling to their hometowns for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year.The special bus service is scheduled to commence on April 09, 2026. The SLTB stated that approximately 250 additional buses will be deployed daily for long-distance routes. In addition, further buses will be operated depending on passenger demand. This special bus service will be in operation from April 09 to April 13. Meanwhile, to facilitate the return of passengers to Colombo, another special bus service will be operated from April 17 to April 21, the…

A total of 23 organised criminals involved in large-scale drug trafficking operations have been identified, Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala revealed.According to the Minister, all of these individuals are currently hiding overseas. He stated that the police are continuously implementing various strategies to apprehend them.The Minister further alleged that these organised criminals had long received support from certain politicians, describing it as an ‘‘open secret’’ known to many.The minister further said: ‘‘We are carrying out ongoing raids. Organised criminals involved in drug trafficking have been repeatedly supported by politicians. It is a well-known secret. These criminals are at the top of…

US President Donald Trump has threatened to take out Iran ‘‘in one night’’ if it fails to make a deal before the deadline he set for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy route.Trump’s deadline for an ‘‘acceptable’’ deal – one that includes the free flow of energy through the Gulf – is set for 20:00, Washington DC time on Tuesday (00:00 GMT Wednesday).Speaking at the White House, Trump said that he believed ‘‘reasonable’’ leaders in Iran were negotiating in ‘‘good faith’’, but the outcome remained uncertain.Iran has rejected proposals for a temporary ceasefire, instead calling…

The four astronauts of NASA’s Artemis II mission entered the moon’s gravitational sphere of influence early Monday morning as they cruised along a path that will soon take them over the shadowed, lunar far side to become the farthest-flying humans in history.The Artemis II crew, flying in their Orion capsule since launching from Florida last week, are due to awake around 10:50 a.m. ET Monday for their sixth flight day. By 7:05 p.m., they will reach the mission’s maximum distance from Earth of roughly 252,757 miles, 4,102 miles beyond the record held by the Apollo 13 crew for 56 years.As…

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 will receive a subsidy of Rs. 50 per litre of fuel, while multi-day fishing vessels will be entitled to Rs. 150,000 per trip.The Ministry stated that the subsidy will take effect from 20 April 2026.

The war in the Middle East will lead to higher inflation and slower global growth, the head of the International Monetary Fund told Reuters on Monday, ahead of a forecast for the world economy planned by the global lender for next week.The war has triggered the worst-ever disruption in global energy supply, with millions of barrels of oil production shuttered due to Iran’s effective blockage of the Strait of Hormuz, crucial for shipping one-fifth of the world’s oil and gas. Even if the conflict is swiftly resolved, the IMF is set to reduce its forecast for economic growth and bump up…

The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) reports that more than 10,000 complaints were recorded in 2025.The Director (Planning and Information) of the NCPA, Shanika Malalgoda stated that a total of 10,455 complaints were received during the year.She made these remarks while addressing a media briefing held today (06) at the Government Information Department to raise awareness on child protection.According to Malalgoda, out of the total complaints received, 2,099 were related to cruelty against children.She further revealed that by February 28 this year, 11,409 complaints related to corporal punishment had already been reported to the Authority.The Director also urged anyone who…