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April 4, 2026
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Amber weather advisory issued for severe lightning
COLOMBO : 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. The advisory issued at noon on Saturday ,April (04) will be in effective until 11.00 p.m. Accordingly, thundershowers accompanied with severe lightning are likely...
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April 4, 2026
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Sri Lankan Spiritual Leader Honoured by Canterbury Christ Church University
CANTERBURY– Canterbury Christ Church University has recognised The Most Venerable Dr Kirinde Assaji with its prestigious Lifetime Achievement Honour Award, acknowledging his exceptional contribution to spiritual leadership, interfaith harmony, and community development. The ceremony was held at the University Chapel during Dr Assaji Thero’s official visit. The recognition highlights his decades of service promoting peace,...
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April 4, 2026
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Regular water supply from April 11‑14
COLOMBO – The National Water Supply and Drainage Board has announced that there will be no water cuts from April 11 to 14. Chairman of the Board Chandana Bandara said that, although a 24-hour water cut was initially planned until April 10 for Padukka, Homagama, Pelanwatta, and Pannipitiya divided into four zones—steps have now been...
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April 4, 2026
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One crew member from downed US fighter jet rescued – US officials
LONDON : One crew member from the downed F-15 fighter jet has been rescued, two US officials have told CBS News. The crew member was rescued by US forces, according to the officials. A U.S. fighter jet was shot down over Iran and a search and rescue operation ⁠was underway for any survivors, a U.S....
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April 4, 2026
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Friday Jumma sermon stirs the hornet’s nest
COLOMBO : The Friday Jumma sermon on the American,Israeli-Iran war at a mosque in Colombo on April 3 , has stirred the hornet’s nest . The Imam had described all three -Americans, Israelis and. Iranians as enemies of Islam and had advised Muslims as to how they should deal with the current situations. The Imam...
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