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Chinese national arrested with cigarettes at BIA
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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 killed in Louisiana mass shooting
Eight children were killed in a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, on Sunday morning, according to police. MORE..
Boat accident at Gregory Lake leaves vessel capsized; tourists rescued
Boat accident at Gregory Lake leaves vessel capsized; tourists rescued
A boat carrying tourists has capsized in the Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya, due to the impact of a speeding jet ski earlier today (19). MORE..
Vice President JD Vance to lead US Team for Iran talks in Pakistan: White House
Vice President JD Vance to lead US Team for Iran talks in Pakistan: White House
US Vice President JD Vance will attend the next round of Iran talks in Pakistan along with special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, the White House has told CNN. MORE..
Maharagama house fire likely deliberately set by owner, police say
Maharagama house fire likely deliberately set by owner, police say
Investigations have revealed that the fire that broke out yesterday (18) in the upper floor of a two-storey house on the Pamunuwa Road, Maharagama, was intentionally set by the homeowner himself, police said. MORE..
$50 billion worth of oil lost in 50 days of war: Report
$50 billion worth of oil lost in 50 days of war: Report
The world has lost over $50 billion worth of crude oil that has not been produced since the Iran war began nearly 50 days ago and the aftershock of the crisis will be felt for months and even years to come, according to analysts and Reuters calculations. MORE..
Proposed India-Sri Lanka oil pipeline link discussed during meeting between President AKD and Indian VP: Indian Foreign Secretary
Proposed India-Sri Lanka oil pipeline link discussed during meeting between President AKD and Indian VP: Indian Foreign Secretary
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the visiting Vice President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan held discussions on the proposed project related to the energy hub in Trincomalee and the proposal to link India and Sri Lanka through an oil pipeline, according to Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. MORE..
Iranian delegation to visit Pakistan on Tuesday for US talks
Iranian delegation to visit Pakistan on Tuesday for US talks
An Iranian delegation will arrive in Pakistan on Tuesday for talks with the US, Iranian sources familiar with the negotiations say. MORE..
Visiting Indian Vice President meets Tamil Leaders in Colombo
Visiting Indian Vice President meets Tamil Leaders in Colombo
Visiting Vice President of India CP Radhakrishnan on Sunday met leaders of political parties in the North and East and Indian Origin Tamil parties during his visit to Sri Lanka, reinforcing India’s commitment to the welfare of the Tamil community in the island. MORE..
26 drowning incidents reported during festive period – Police
26 drowning incidents reported during festive period – Police
A total of 26 people have lost their lives in drowning incidents during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year period, police stated. MORE..
Indian VP hands over 145 houses, concluding third phase of housing project in Sri Lanka
Indian VP hands over 145 houses, concluding third phase of housing project in Sri Lanka
The third phase of the Indian housing project implemented by the Government of India in the plantation areas has officially concluded today (19). MORE..
Donald Trump says US representatives heading to Pakistan for Iran talks
Donald Trump says US representatives heading to Pakistan for Iran talks
President Donald Trump said Sunday that US representatives are traveling to Islamabad, Pakistan, for negotiations with Iran, as he accused Tehran of violating a ceasefire agreement in the Strait of Hormuz. MORE..
President calls on Chief Prelate of Amarapura Chapter
President calls on Chief Prelate of Amarapura Chapter
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake visited the headquarters of the Amarapura Maha Nikaya in Wellawatte this morning (19) and met the Supreme Mahanayake Thero of Sri Lanka Amarapura Maha Nikaya, Most Venerable Karagoda Uyangoda Maithree Murthi Mahanayake Thera and received his blessings. MORE..
Expressway revenue during festive period exceeds Rs. 441 million
Expressway revenue during festive period exceeds Rs. 441 million
More than Rs. 441 million in revenue was generated from expressway usage during the New Year travel period from April 10 to April 18, the Road Development Authority (RDA) has announced. MORE..
Warm weather advisory issued for most parts of the country
Warm weather advisory issued for most parts of the country
A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Northern, North-Central, North-Western, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and Eastern provinces and the Monaragala district. MORE..
Registration of Persons Dept. issues notice on resumption of services
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..
Air Force personnel deployed for expressway rescue operations
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..
Pakistan tightens security ahead of expected US-Iran talks
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..