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..
- Two Indonesian nationals arrested with over 5kg of ‘Kush’ at BIA
- Over 80 killed in road accidents, drowning incidents during New Year period - Police
- Chinese national arrested with cigarettes at BIA
- Public services of Dept. for Registration of Persons resume today
- Two suspects arrested over drug trafficking links
- Oil prices jump as Strait of Hormuz standoff escalates
- Indian Vice President visits Nuwara Eliya
- 98 individuals arrested on open warrants in special island-wide raids
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Makumbura MMC serves over 150,000 passengers during festive period
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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..
Indian Vice President visits Nuwara Eliya
India’s Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan has undertaken a visit to Nuwara Eliya this morning (20). MORE..
Oil prices jump as Strait of Hormuz standoff escalates
Crude oil prices rose in early trading Sunday. MORE..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
Eight children killed in Louisiana mass shooting
Eight children were killed in a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, on Sunday morning, according to police. MORE..
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..
Indian Vice President visits Nuwara Eliya
India’s Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan has undertaken a visit to Nuwara Eliya this morning (20). MORE..
Oil prices jump as Strait of Hormuz standoff escalates
Crude oil prices rose in early trading Sunday. MORE..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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China humanoid robot half-marathon to showcase technical leaps
More than 300 humanoid robots participating in China’s second robot half-marathon on Sunday will be facing tougher terrain designed to test their technical advancements, as Beijing seeks to develop the industry into a major pillar of its economy. MORE..
Audi, SAIC will jointly develop future models under new China brand
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Audi will deepen its partnership with China’s SAIC for future generations of models under their co-owned new brand, with four of them to be launched in China in the coming years, the company said in a statement on Friday. MORE..
OpenAI launches AI model GPT-Rosalind for life sciences research
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OpenAI on Thursday introduced an artificial intelligence model touting increased biology knowledge and scientific research capabilities, as the startup deepens its push into the life sciences field. MORE..
Google should allow third-party search engines access to data, EU says
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Titanic life jacket sells for £670,000 at auction
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Rihanna makes history as first woman to hit 200 million RIAA certifications
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Kanye West concert in Poland cancelled over antisemitic comments
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A Kanye West concert in Poland has been cancelled, the venue has announced, following government pressure and condemnation over a string of antisemitic, racist and pro-Nazi comments by the US rapper. MORE..
Ranbir Kapoor makes history as only Bollywood star on TIME 100 list
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In a major global milestone, Ranbir Kapoor has been named among TIME Magazine’s 100 most influential people, becoming the only Bollywood actor to feature on this year’s prestigious list. MORE..
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Sports
Inter-School Rugby League tournament set to kick off tomorrow
The 2026 Inter-School Rugby League tournament is scheduled to get underway on Thursday (23) with 18 teams vying for honours. MORE..
IPL: Pacer Matheesha Pathirana joins KKR squad in Kolkata
Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana has joined Kolkata Knight Riders squad, giving a much-needed boost to the side that is currently languishing at the bottom of the IPL table. The franchise confirmed the development earlier today. MORE..
One driver dead, six injured in Nurburgring race crash
A racing car driver has died in an accident in Germany at an event involving Formula One star Max Verstappen. MORE..
PSL: Islamabad United sign Pavan Rathnayake as replacement for Airee
Islamabad United have signed Sri Lankan batter Pavan Rathnayake as a replacement for Nepal international Dipendra Singh Airee for the rest of PSL 11. MORE..
Saudi Arabia fire coach Renard two months before World Cup
Saudi Arabia fired head coach Hervé Renard on Friday, less than two months before the World Cup. MORE..
