Overview

President acknowledges low-quality coal imports affected electricity generation, ensuring additional costs not passed to consumers. Coal plants underperforming due to quality issues assessed through laboratory testing.

Heat alert issued for 21 districts with caution level heat index warning for April 8.

Shooting incident reported near Israeli consulate in Istanbul, Turkey with casualties.

Jana Aragalaya movement launches aid collection drive in Galle for Cuban people facing hardship from US sanctions, to be handed to Cuban Embassy.

Alliance Finance Company wins three awards at CPM Best Management Practices Awards 2026 for governance and environmental sustainability.

Former SLRC Chairman Sarath Kongahage and former Additional Director General Devapriya Abeysinghe arrested for recruiting six employees outside cadre for former Minister Rambukwella's staff, causing Rs. 14.32 million loss.

Cabinet approves new employment scheme for national-level athletes in state and semi-state institutions to provide job security and retain athletic talent.

Nuwara Eliya Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman arrested by Bribery Commission for approving construction plan on government land without proper procedures, causing undue benefit to applicant.

National Transport Commission announces integrated plan for 800 additional daily inter-provincial buses during New Year period (April 8-20) with support from Department of Railways and SLTB.

Cabinet approves relocation of Galle High and Magistrate's Courts from UNESCO-declared Galle Fort to new complex in Beligaha as part of Galle Revival Project for tourism and heritage preservation.