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Mahinda Rajapaksa says ‘grand plan’ in place to regain political power in New Year

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has stated that a significant plan is in place to regain political power in the New Year. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 20, 2026 12:45 pm

Measures introduced to regulate tourist boat services at Gregory Lake

The Mayor of the Nuwara Eliya Municipal Council, Upali Wanigasekera, has announced that steps will be taken to regulate tourist boat services at Gregory Lake under strict safety guidelines. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 20, 2026 12:18 pm

Three injured in motorcycle collision on Neluwa–Morawaka road

Three individuals have been injured and hospitalized in a motorcycle accident that had occurred this morning (20) along the Neluwa-Morawaka road. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 20, 2026 11:24 am

PHIs take legal action against over 1,200 shops after raids during festive season

Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) across Sri Lanka have conducted inspections at 21,796 business establishments island wide targeting the festive season, according to the Public Health Inspectors’ Union (PHIU). MORE..

(0)Comments | April 20, 2026 12:17 pm

Makumbura MMC serves over 150,000 passengers during festive period

It is reported that more than 150,000 passengers have utilized the services of the Makumbura Multimodal Centre (MMC) during the festive season. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 20, 2026 11:09 am

US seizes Iranian cargo ship, Tehran vows to retaliate

The United States said on Sunday that it had seized an Iranian cargo ship that tried to run its blockade and Iran said it would retaliate, raising the possibility that the ceasefire between the two countries might not last for even the two days it is set to remain in force. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 20, 2026 6:01 am

Over 80 killed in road accidents, drowning incidents during New Year period - Police

More than 80 persons have lost their lives due to road accidents and drowning incidents during the New Year season, according to police. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 20, 2026 8:19 am

Gold prices rise in Sri Lanka; 24-carat exceeds Rs. 400,000

In line with global market trends, gold prices in Sri Lanka have increased by around Rs. 2000, according to local market data. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 20, 2026 12:02 pm

In 45-minute phone call with Pezeshkian, PM Shehbaz reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to advancing regional peace

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday, reaffirming during the conversation that Pakistan would ‘‘remain fully committed to its honest and sincere efforts to advance regional peace and security." MORE..

(0)Comments | April 20, 2026 7:04 am

Oil prices jump as Strait of Hormuz standoff escalates

Crude oil prices rose in early trading Sunday. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 20, 2026 9:43 am

Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today

Showers or thundershowers will occur at most places of the island after 1.00 pm, today (20), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 20, 2026 6:02 am

Two suspects arrested over drug trafficking links

Two individuals have been arrested by police in the Kottawa and Homagama areas in connection with drug trafficking offenses. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 20, 2026 9:43 am

Second school term for 2026 begins today

The second school term for the year 2026 in all government and government-approved private Sinhala and Tamil schools commences today (20). MORE..

(0)Comments | April 20, 2026 6:21 am

Skilled workforce essential to strengthen primary healthcare – Health Minister

The Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa emphasized that the service of skilled and dedicated health professionals is essential for achieving future targets in the healthcare sector. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 20, 2026 11:44 am

Chinese national arrested with cigarettes at BIA

A foreign national has been arrested by airport customs officers earlier this morning (20) for illegally bringing a large consignment of China- manufactured cigarettes into the country. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 20, 2026 8:51 am

Fairly heavy rainfall over to 75 mm expected in several provinces – Met. Dept

The Department of Meteorology has announced that fairly heavy rainfall between 75 mm and 100 mm is expected today (April 20) in certain areas of the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Western, North-Central, and Southern provinces. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 20, 2026 11:03 am

Two Indonesian nationals arrested with over 5kg of ‘Kush’ at BIA

Two foreign nationals have been arrested earlier this morning (20) by officers of the Airport Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) while attempting to leave the country with a stock of ‘Kush’ narcotics through the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 20, 2026 8:16 am

Commissioner General of Motor Traffic granted bail

The Commissioner General of Motor Traffic, Kamal Amarasinghe, who was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), has been granted bail by the Pilessa Magistrate’s Court in Kurunegala. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 20, 2026 11:55 am

98 individuals arrested on open warrants in special island-wide raids

Sri Lanka Police stated that a total of 98 individuals with open warrants were arrested during special island-wide crime prevention and anti-narcotics operations. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 20, 2026 10:32 am

Public services of Dept. for Registration of Persons resume today

The Department for Registration of Persons has announced that the issuance of National Identity Cards (NICs), which had been temporarily suspended, will resume from today (20). MORE..

(0)Comments | April 20, 2026 9:30 am

Iranian state media suggest new talks won’t take place

There has been no comment from Iranian officials on U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of new talks in Pakistan this week. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 20, 2026 6:18 am

Indian Vice President visits Nuwara Eliya

India’s Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan has undertaken a visit to Nuwara Eliya this morning (20). MORE..

(0)Comments | April 20, 2026 10:31 am

Passengers urged to report buses overcharging, not issuing tickets – NTC

The National Transport Commission (NTC) has urged passengers to lodge complaints against buses that overcharge fares or fail to issue tickets. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 19, 2026 12:49 pm

Trump, Iran cite progress in talks as uncertainty hangs over Strait

Iran’s top negotiator said recent talks with the U.S. had made progress but gaps remained over nuclear issues and the Strait of Hormuz, while President Donald Trump cited ‘‘very good conversations’‘ with Tehran despite warning against ‘‘blackmail’‘ over the key shipping channel. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 19, 2026 8:29 am

Russian woman killed in train collision at Kabalana railway crossing

A 23-year-old Russian woman has died after being struck by an express train traveling from Beliatta to Colombo. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 19, 2026 1:33 pm

Iran declares the Strait of Hormuz fully closed, state media reports

The navy of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps said it extended the closure to the corridor it had earlier designated for the safe passage of vessels through the strategic waterway and declared the strait fully closed until the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports and ships is lifted. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 19, 2026 7:02 am

Indian Vice President arrives in Sri Lanka

The Vice President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan has arrived in Sri Lanka, a short while ago. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 19, 2026 9:42 am

Air Force personnel deployed for expressway rescue operations

Sri Lanka Air Force personnel have been deployed to assist in rescue operations along the expressway network, the Air Force Media Spokesperson, Group Captain Nalin Wewakumbura said. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 19, 2026 4:33 pm

Two bodies recovered after drowning incident in Nallachchiya Reservoir

Two bodies have been recovered inside a culvert along a canal carrying water from the left bank of the Nallachchiya Reservoir in Thambuttegama, police said. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 19, 2026 7:47 am

Two officials of Mullaitivu Hospital arrested over bribery allegation

An accountant and a management assistant at the Mullaitivu District Hospital have been arrested by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over allegations of accepting a bribe of Rs. 30,000. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 19, 2026 1:05 pm

Opposition calls for Audit report on coal procurement to be referred to Attorney General

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has called for the immediate submission of the audit report detailing alleged irregularities in coal procurement to the Attorney General through Parliament. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 19, 2026 3:28 pm

Fairly heavy rainfall expected in several parts of the island

Atmospheric conditions will be favorable for afternoon thundershowers in most parts of the island from tomorrow (20), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 19, 2026 6:30 am

Indian VP to arrive in Sri Lanka today; Special traffic plan announced

The Vice President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka today (19) on an official visit. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 19, 2026 7:03 am

Pakistan tightens security ahead of expected US-Iran talks

Pakistan has placed its capital Islamabad and the neighboring garrison city of Rawalpindi on high security alert ahead of the expected second round of U.S.-Iran talks. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 19, 2026 4:06 pm

Registration of Persons Dept. issues notice on resumption of services

All public services offered at the Department for Registration of Persons will resume tomorrow (20), following the restoration of the system. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 19, 2026 4:41 pm

North Korea fires ballistic missiles again, flexing muscle amid Iran war

North Korea fired ballistic missiles into the sea on Sunday, accelerating its missile launches amid Iran war tensions and talk of possible meetings with the U.S. and South Korea. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 19, 2026 1:50 pm

NTC fines 80 buses for overcharging during New Year period

The National Transport Commission (NTC) has taken action to fine 80 buses for overcharging passengers during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year period. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 19, 2026 8:45 am

Bangladeshi national arrested with foreign cigarettes worth Rs. 5.1 mln at BIA

A foreign national who attempted to smuggle a stock of foreign cigarettes has been arrested by a group of Customs officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). MORE..

(0)Comments | April 19, 2026 11:51 am

Shooting incident reported in residence at Midigama

A shooting incident has been reported in the Midigama area last night (18) at around 11.40 p.m.MORE..

(0)Comments | April 19, 2026 6:55 am

Visiting Indian Vice President meets Opposition Leader

Visiting Vice President of India C. P. Radhakrishnan has held discussions with the Leader of the Opposition, Sajith Premadasa in Colombo today (19). MORE..

(0)Comments | April 19, 2026 3:40 pm

At least six killed in Kyiv as gunman opens fire and takes hostages

At least six people have been killed and others injured after a person opened fire in Kyiv on Saturday, Ukrainian officials say. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 19, 2026 6:40 am

Live hand grenade found in Eppawala reservoir, STF called for controlled detonation

A live hand grenade has been discovered in the Nabadawewa reservoir in Andagala, Eppawala. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 19, 2026 2:25 pm

Trump hails Israel as ‘great ally,’ hits out at nations that ‘have shown their true colors’

President Donald Trump has strongly defended Israel in a recent post on Truth Social, calling the country a ‘‘great ally’’ and praising its strength and resilience during times of conflict. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 19, 2026 9:51 am

Titanic life jacket sells for £670,000 at auction

A life jacket worn by a Titanic survivor has been sold at auction to a collector for £670,000. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 19, 2026 2:58 pm

Man arrested over alleged drugging and theft on Anuradhapura–Colombo bus

Police have arrested an individual in connection with a theft involving cash and gold jewellery after allegedly offering food and beverages laced with intoxicating substances to three women travelling on a bus, the Police Media Division said. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 19, 2026 2:15 pm

Trump ‘pulled’ into war by Netanyahu, says former VP

Former Vice-President Kamala Harris says Donald Trump has been ‘‘pulled’’ into war with Iran by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 19, 2026 10:58 am

Malaysia joins growing number of Southeast Asian countries seeking to secure Russian oil

Malaysia is joining a growing list of countries in Southeast Asia seeking to secure oil from Russia amid an energy crunch as a result of the US-Israel conflict with Iran that is now into its eighth week. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 19, 2026 3:17 pm

Indian Vice President meets President Dissanayake

The Vice President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan, called on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo today (19), engaging in high-level discussions aimed at further strengthening the longstanding relationship between India and Sri Lanka. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 19, 2026 1:16 pm

Indian VP and PM Harini hold discussions to further strengthen bilateral ties

The Visiting Vice President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan has held discussions with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at the Temple Trees in Colombo today (19). MORE..

(0)Comments | April 19, 2026 2:29 pm

Opposition responds to resignation of Energy Minister over coal procurement

The Joint Opposition has issued a statement regarding the resignation of Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody and the Secretary to the Ministry, Prof. Udayanga Hemapala, who stepped down amid ongoing investigations into a coal procurement process. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 19, 2026 1:53 pm

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