AdaDerana reports that Parliament will hold an adjournment debate this week on the 2019 Easter Sunday Attacks in Sri Lanka. Dated April 6, 2026, the piece links to AdaDerana RSS. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120790
Former State Intelligence Service chief Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay has filed a writ petition with the Court of Appeal, through his attorneys, challenging his arrest and detention by the Criminal Investigation Department under the Prevention of Terrorism Act. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120789
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has launched a special consumer protection program to safeguard shoppers ahead of the festive season, announced by Chairman Hemantha Samarakoon. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120787
The Artemis mission is approaching the lunar loop for its first flyby since 1972. Astronauts entered the final prep phase on April 5, marking a tipping point when the Moon’s gravity begins to dominate the spacecraft over Earth’s. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120785
The head of intelligence for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps was killed in an attack targeting him, Iranian state media reported. The incident occurred on Monday, April 6, 2026, with AdaDerana carrying the report. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120784
Sri Lanka’s Department of Meteorology predicts normal rainfall by May or June, per Director General Athula Karunanayake. The forecast suggests the usual rainfall pattern will return later in the season. Source: AdaDerana, April 6, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120783
Iranian media, via Fars News Agency (affiliated with the IRGC), reported that 15 ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz in the previous 24 hours, with Iran’s permission. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120781
Iran and the United States have received a plan to end hostilities and implement an immediate ceasefire, potentially taking effect on Monday and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, according to a source familiar with the proposals. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120780
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said converting New Year transactions to QR payments could be a turning point, urging officials to provide the necessary impetus for society to adopt more efficient practices. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120779
On April 6, 2026, a Sri Lankan passenger was arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport by the Customs Narcotics Control Division for smuggling over 11 kg of Kush cannabis, valued at approximately Rs 113.4 million. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120778