The Department of Meteorology warns of showers or thundershowers across most parts of the island after 1:00 PM today (April 4), with fairly heavy showers anticipated. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120683
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf mocked the United States on X after reports that an American fighter jet was shot down over Iran. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120682
Two US officials told CBS News that a crew member from the downed F-15 fighter jet has been rescued, according to AdaDerana reporting on April 4, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120680
More than 500 families in the Rukmalgama Housing Scheme are enduring severe water shortages for several days as dry weather persists. The report highlights ongoing supply disruptions affecting residents’ daily needs. Source: AdaDerana RSS, April 4, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120679
A U.S. fighter jet was shot down over Iran, and a search-and-rescue operation is underway for surviving crew members. A U.S. official told Reuters that rescue efforts are ongoing. The report appeared on AdaDerana, dated April 4, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120677
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israeli strikes have destroyed about 70% of Iran’s steel production capacity, significantly impeding Tehran’s ability to manufacture weapons. The claim was made on Friday, April 3, 2026, according to AdaDerana. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120676
SLPP MP D.V. Chanaka alleges the Energy Minister is actively suppressing the publication of a report on substandard coal imports, claiming strenuous efforts to block its release. The claim was reported by AdaDerana on April 4, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120675
Veteran Sri Lankan journalist Bhakti Dharmapriya Mendis has died after injuries from a road accident. He had been treated in the ICU at Colombo’s National Hospital. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120674
A total of 147 foreign nationals arrested in connection with online financial fraud have been remanded until April 9, 2026. The update, published by Ada Derana on April 4, 2026, summarizes ongoing legal proceedings related to the case. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120673
Icons of Sri Lanka are among the top finalists in the UK-based 21st Century Global Merit Index, highlighting South Asia’s transformative leaders amid rapid technological advances, seismic social change, and growing global interdependence. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120671