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
Catholic churches in Dubai have canceled Easter masses following government directives, with authorities instructing the closures ahead of the weekend. Churches are notifying attendees about the cancellations as part of official guidance, as reported by AdaDerana on April 3, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120670
Four inmates reportedly escaped from the Kandakadu Treatment and Rehabilitation Centre in Polonnaruwa. The incident was reported by Ada Derana via RSS on April 3, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120669
National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has reduced the duration of scheduled water supply interruptions to 18 hours, in response to consumer requests. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120668
FAO says world food prices rose in March to their highest since September last year and could rise further if the Middle East conflict pushing up energy prices continues, potentially extending higher price pressures if Iran-related tensions persist. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120667
A total of 512 people were arrested across island-wide operations under crime and drug-prevention raids. The arrests followed extensive search operations conducted in multiple locations. The report from Ada Derana RSS is dated April 3, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120666
A warm weather advisory has been issued for tomorrow for residents across Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Eastern, North-Western, Northern, North-Central provinces and Monaragala District in Sri Lanka. More details are available on AdaDerana. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120665
According to the Department of Irrigation, there will be no issues releasing water for paddy fields in the upcoming Yala season this year, ensuring adequate irrigation for cultivation. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120664
Government doctors nationwide will strike starting 8:00 a.m. tomorrow (April 4), across all hospitals, according to the Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA). The announcement indicates island-wide industrial action by medical officers. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120663
