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VP Radhakrishnan reaffirms India’s commitment to welfare of Tamil people in Sri Lanka

The Vice President of India, CP Radhakrishnan, today (20) visited houses built with the assistance of the Government of India under the Indian Housing Project (Phase III) at the Liddlesdale Estate, Ragala, Nuwara Eliya, and interacted with the beneficiaries. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 20, 2026 1:36 pm

Six envoys present credentials to President

Two High Commissioners, three Ambassadors and the Apostolic Nuncio-designate of the Holy See presented their credentials to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat today (20). MORE..

(0)Comments | April 20, 2026 2:45 pm

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

Excise revenue surpasses first quarter target

The Excise Department of Sri Lanka has reported a record performance in revenue collection during the first quarter of 2026, exceeding its projected target and registering notable year-on-year growth. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 20, 2026 5:53 pm

First tsunami waves reach Japan’s eastern coast

Local media is now reporting that the first tsunami waves are reaching Iwate prefecture, with one wave as high as 40cm recorded in Miyako port. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 20, 2026 2:33 pm

Trump tariff refunds begin after Supreme Court order

The Trump administration has begun processing refunds for billions of dollars in tariffs that the US Supreme Court struck down in February. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 20, 2026 8:30 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

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

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

Alert for potential mega-quake in Japan issued, tsunami warnings still in effect

The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued an alert for a potential mega-quake, following the magnitude 7.7 quake on Monday. The agency says residents in seven prefectures should prepare for disaster and listen for any updates. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 20, 2026 4:54 pm

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

Iran’s President says war must end to focus on rebuilding

Iran needs to end the war against the United States and Israel as swiftly as possible to focus on the bigger task of reconstruction, according to President Masoud Pezeshkian. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 20, 2026 6:17 pm

Iran executes two men accused of involvement in ‘spy network linked to Israel’

Iran executed two men convicted of cooperating with Israel’s Mossad intelligence service and planning attacks inside the country, the judiciary’s news outlet Mizan reported on ⁠Sunday. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 20, 2026 12:55 pm

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

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

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

Warm weather advisory issued for several provinces

A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Northern, North-Western, North-Central, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Eastern and Southern provinces and the Monaragala district. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 20, 2026 4:27 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

Advisory issued for severe lightning across all provinces

An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning across all provinces of Sri Lanka. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 20, 2026 1:18 pm

New NIE Director General assumes duties

Senior Professor OG Dayaratna Banda has assumed duties as the 15th Director General of the National Institute of Education (NIE) Maharagama, with effect from today (April 20). MORE..

(0)Comments | April 20, 2026 6:03 pm

Road accidents rise sharply during festive period, police reveal

A surge in road traffic accidents has been recorded between April 10 and 19 this year compared to the same period last year, according to Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of Traffic Control and Road Safety, W. P. J. Senadeera. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 20, 2026 3:59 pm

CBSL presents Annual Economic Review and Financial Statements and Operations reports to President

The “Annual Economic Review 2025” and “Financial Statements and Operations 2025” reports of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka have been presented to the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, at the Presidential Secretariat today (20). MORE..

(0)Comments | April 20, 2026 6:33 pm

Netanyahu condemns Israeli soldier who attacked statue of Jesus Christ

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has condemned “in the strongest terms” the damaging of a “Catholic religious icon” by an Israeli soldier in southern Lebanon. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 20, 2026 4:40 pm

No plans to attend second round of talks with US - Iranian spokesman

Iran has not yet decided whether it will attend a second round of negotiations with the US, a spokesman for Iran’s foreign ministry says. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 20, 2026 1:52 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

Another 19 Indian fishermen to be repatriated from Sri Lanka

A total of 19 Indian fishermen, who were detained by the Sri Lanka Navy, are scheduled to be repatriated from Sri Lanka this evening (20), marking the latest batch of releases amid sustained diplomatic efforts between the two countries. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 20, 2026 3:22 pm

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

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

Special traffic plan in place tomorrow near Kochchikade Church

A special traffic plan will be in effect tomorrow (April 21) in and around the St. Anthony’s Church in Kochchikade, in view of a special religious service, police stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 20, 2026 6:51 pm

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

Lebanon, Israel to hold second round of talks in Washington on Thursday

A second meeting between Lebanon and Israel will take place in Washington on Thursday, with official details to be announced later, a senior Lebanese official said on Monday. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 20, 2026 10:44 pm

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

Donald Trump ‘to consider lifting blockade in Strait of Hormuz’ to break deadlock in peace talks

US President Donald Trump will consider lifting an American naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz to enable peace talks with Iran in Islamabad, according to reports. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 20, 2026 7:33 pm

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

Tsunami warning issued after 7.4-magnitude earthquake hits off Japan

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.4 struck off the northeastern coast of Japan on Monday (Apr 20) afternoon, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 20, 2026 1:43 pm

Three injured after three-wheeler falls into 50-foot precipice in Watawala

A three-wheeler carrying members of the same family veered off the road and fell down a precipice of about 50 feet, injuring three of the passengers. They have been admitted to the Watawala Regional Hospital. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 20, 2026 2:17 pm

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

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

UNP denies circulating social media statement on May Day celebrations

The United National Party (UNP) has dismissed as false a statement currently circulating on social media under the title “UNP’s stance on celebrating International Workers’ Day,” which uses the party’s official logo. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 20, 2026 7:13 pm

Anura Karunathilaka sworn in as new Energy Minister

Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation Anura Karunathilake has been appointed as the Minister of Energy. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 20, 2026 5:30 pm

Govt. aims to transform schools into safe, caring spaces for children: PM Harini

The Prime Minister and the Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, today (20) affirmed that the government’s goal is to transform schools into safe and trustworthy environments where children receive love and care. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 20, 2026 7:58 pm

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