Sri Lankan Deputy High Commissioner to Southern India in Chennai, Ganesanathan Geathiswaran, rejected claims he joined a Puducherry fishermen meeting hosted by a political party. He said he was not there for politics and clarified his attendance was not tied to any partisan activity. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120749
Iranian state media claims several US aircraft were destroyed in Isfahan and denies the rescue operation for a downed pilot in southern Iran. They show wreckage of a US C-130 said to have participated in the rescue. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120748
The Department of Meteorology issued an Amber alert for severe lightning across Sri Lanka’s Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, Southern and North Central provinces, and Ampara district. Residents are advised to seek shelter during thunderstorms. Advisory issued April 5, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120747
The Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) alleges junior doctors applied for post-internship appointments due to pressure and threats from the Ministry of Health, implying intimidation influenced their career choices. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120746
A nationwide anti-drug operation led to 906 arrests in island-wide raids conducted yesterday under the Nation United – National Drive campaign to eradicate narcotics across the country. Authorities describe the arrests as part of ongoing efforts. Source: Ada Derana RSS, April 5, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120745
Police arrested 31 individuals for illegal fuel hoarding in island-wide raids conducted across the island over the past month. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120744
A 65-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a road accident in Kadawatha, on the Kandy-Colombo main road near Indigahamula Junction. Ada Derana reported the incident on April 5, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120743
Two Chinese nationals were arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to smuggle a large shipment of cigarettes into Sri Lanka, valued at over Rs. 3.63 million. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120742
Fuel station owners nationwide plan a silent protest tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. in front of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) over several unresolved issues, organized by the Fuel Distributors Association. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120741
Sri Lankan Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said the government has the capacity to resolve all concerns raised by the GMOA. The statement, reported by AdaDerana on April 5, 2026, emphasizes government commitment to addressing issues in the healthcare sector. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120740