Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his state visit and emplaned for India. He left for Rameswaram in South India on board a helicopter from Anuradhapura, whereas the rest of the delegation took wings from the Bandaranaike International Airport.

Meanwhile, he posted on X, "Deeply grateful to President Dissanayake, the people and Government of Sri Lanka for the warmth extended during my visit.

"Be it in Colombo or Anuradhapura, this visit has reaffirmed the deep cultural, spiritual and civilisational ties between our two nations. It will surely add momentum to our bilateral relations."

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for the programme to recruit 30,000 unemployed graduates and youth to the state as proposed in the 2025 Budget.

The Department of Meteorology has issued a heat alert to 16 districts, effective until tomorrow (09 Apr). Per the advisory, the heat index, the temperature felt on the human body, is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ during this period.

The government has not given up on bringing former Central Bank Governor Arjun Mahendran back to the country at the first opportunity, Cabinet spokesman Nalinda Jayatissa said.

A tragic fire at a fuel station in the Wehera area of Kurunegala, has led to the deaths of 04 persons, including the manager of the facility. The fire was triggered by an explosion of a gas tank at the fuel station.

Former State Minister Sathasivam Viyalendran was granted bail today by Colombo Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali, with five sureties of Rs. 1 million each and a cash bail of Rs. 50,000.

Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) General Secretary Vaiko condemned the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between India and Sri Lanka for defence cooperation during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the neighbouring island nation.

A total of 722,276 tourist arrivals were recorded during the first three months of 2025, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).

Former President Maithripala Sirisena arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) a short while ago to provide a statement regarding the disbursement of funds from the Presidential Fund to several individuals, including politicians, police said.

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) filed a writ and a fundamental rights applications challenging the Election Commission's alleged failure and inaction in respect of proceeding with the nomination list submitted by the National People’s Power (NPP) for the 2025 Local Authorities Election for the Kesbewa Urban Council.

The report on the 'Census of Population and Housing 2024,' conducted by the Census and Statistics Department was officially handed over to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake this morning (07) at the Presidential Secretariat.