A 6.0 magnitude quake struck off Indonesia s remote northern Talaud islands on Saturday (Apr 4), the US Geological Survey (USGS) said, with no immediate reports of casualties or damage. MORE..
4 Apr 2026 (8:00 PM)
A fire broke out this afternoon (April 4) on the main island of the Castlereagh Reservoir, a key source of water for national electricity generation. MORE..
4 Apr 2026 (7:01 PM)
Applications for post-internship medical appointments closed at noon today (April 4), as scheduled by the Ministry of Health.
4 Apr 2026 (8:37 PM)
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board has announced a reduction in the duration of water cuts to Padukka, Homagama, Pelanwatta and Pannipitiya from tomorrow (05). MORE..
4 Apr 2026 (5:21 PM)
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has urged world leaders to pursue peaceful solutions based on mutual respect and win-win cooperation instead of �thinking in isolation.� MORE..
4 Apr 2026 (7:54 PM)
An Amber advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, Southern, Eastern and Northcentral provinces, and Vavuniya and Mullaittivu districts. MORE..
4 Apr 2026 (2:08 PM)