April 25

This is 25th of April. It is day 115 of the year. As of today, there are 250 days left until the end of the year. If you are curious about the most important and notable historical footprint of Sri Lanka, let us delve into more On This Day events to uncover fascinating tidbits from the nation's history that covers for 365 days.

Today’s Highlight

• 2001 – Operation Agnikeela was launched by the Sri Lanka Army within hours after the LTTE ended their unilateral ceasefire. After a 72-hour battle, the SLA retreated in disarray, losing between 300 to 500 men.
• 2006 – An attack on Muthur villages in Trincomalee killed 16 people.
• 2007 – The Sri Lanka Army began the Battle of Thoppigala to gain control of the LTTE-dominated Thoppigala (Baron’s Cap) peak in Kudumbimalai, Batticaloa District.
• 2008 – A bus bombing in Piliyandala, Colombo, killed 26 people.
• 2021 – Sri Lanka surpassed 100,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases.

International observance

• World Malaria Day