The sun will be directly over five cities of Sri Lanka at around 12:12 pm today, according to the Department of Meteorology. The nearest areas of Sri Lanka over which the sun is overhead today are Kalutara, Kelinkanda, Kahawaththa, Pokunutenna and Mahawelatota. Due to the apparent northward relative motion of the sun, it will be directly over the latitudes of Sri Lanka until 14 April 2025.

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.

Parliament has officially informed the Election Commission that a Parliamentary seat has fallen vacant with the demise of NPP Kegalle District MP Kosala Nuwan Jayaweera who passed away yesterday. The Parliament Media Unit said this was done as per Clause 66 (A) of the Constitution.

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.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake reassured once again that Sri Lanka's land or oceanic territory would not allow to be used in a manner that is inmical and detrimental to India's interests , Indian Foreign Secretary Vickram Misri said.

An Indian woman was arrested at Katunayake Airport this morning (06) by officers of the Police Narcotics Bureau with cocaine worth Rs. 65 million.

We intend questioning the government in Parliament on the agreements it has signed with India during the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, when it meets on Tuesday, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Harsha de Silva said today.

Amnesty International South Asia has raised concerns over the detention of 22-year-old Mohamad Rusdi on 22 March 2025 in Colombo. Issuing a statement, Amnesty International South Asia said Rusdi has been detained for ninety days under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA).

Statement By Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Joint Press Statement with President of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka on Saturday conferred its highest civilian honour, the Mithra Vibhushana, on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who said the award reflects the historic ties and deep friendship between the two countries.

Visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa today the Opposition Leader's office said. The discussion focused on bilateral ties between Sri Lanka and India, aporcding to sources from the office of the Opposition Leader said.

In the wake of the US reciprocal tariffs, former President Ranil Wickremesinghe stressed the importance of the conclusion of the Economic and Technology Cooperation Agreement (ETCA) with India while operationalising free trade agreements with Thailand and Singapore.

Tamil Rights Group (TRG) welcomes the sanctions imposed by the UK on four Sri Lankan war criminals and wholeheartedly commends the UK Government for taking this resolute action against individuals responsible for grave human rights violations and atrocity crimes perpetrated against Eelam Tamils in Sri Lanka.

Preparations are currently underway at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) to welcome Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka today (04) for a three-day official visit.

The Court of Appeal today ordered the relevant Returning Officers to accept around 37 nominations which were originally rejected for the Local Government Elections. The Court of Appeal bench comprised Justice (Acting President) M.T. Mohammed Laffar and Justice K.P. Fernando.

A written notice has been sent to the President’s Secretary and the Secretary of the Ministry of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development by the Election Commission requesting for steps to provide the seasonal food package after the Local government elections.

Indictments have been filed against Yoshitha Rajapaksa and his grandmother Daisy Forrest, before the Colombo High Court over allegations of money laundering involving Rs. 73 million.