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Skilled workforce essential to strengthen primary healthcare – Health Minister
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..
Three injured in motorcycle collision on Neluwa–Morawaka road
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..
Makumbura MMC serves over 150,000 passengers during festive period
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..
Fairly heavy rainfall over to 75 mm expected in several provinces – Met. Dept
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..
98 individuals arrested on open warrants in special island-wide raids
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
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
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 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
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
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..