Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments to breaking news, we bring you everything that happened today, all in one quick and easy read.
Easter attacks : 7 key questions from Cardinal
At the sixth anniversary of the Easter Sunday attacks, Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith criticized the failure of the Presidential Commission to uncover and act against the broader forces behind the bombings. He urged the President to cleanse society of those who aided or abetted politically motivated terrorism, highlighting key unanswered questions and alleged post-election sabotage of investigations.
Sri Lankan President pays tribute to the late Pope Francis
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake extended heartfelt condolences on behalf of Sri Lanka following the death of Pope Francis, praising his legacy of compassion, peace, and interfaith harmony. The 88-year-old pontiff passed away a day after delivering his final Easter blessing, following prolonged health struggles.
Missing sprint event due to official’s blunder : Two athletes speak out
Two Sri Lankan athletes, Niduki Prarthana and Ayesha Sewwandi, were disqualified from the 1500m event at the 2025 Asian Youth Athletics Championships due to a reporting error by officials, prompting them to consider quitting the sport. The pair, who were medal hopefuls, expressed deep frustration over the incident, calling it a devastating blow during their first international tour.
Sri Lanka delegation in US : Crucial talks tomorrow
A Sri Lankan delegation is set to meet U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on April 22 to negotiate newly imposed tariffs by the Trump administration, following prior virtual discussions. Officials say the talks are critical to easing trade barriers, boosting exports, and securing reserves needed for Sri Lanka’s 2028 debt repayments.
Deshabandu issued notice to report to Matara Court
Suspended IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon has been summoned to appear before the Matara Magistrate’s Court on April 25 for allegedly violating court orders after being granted bail. The case relates to a 2023 shooting in Weligama, for which Tennakoon is accused of orchestrating and had evaded arrest for 20 days before surrendering.
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