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Former Minister Piyasena Gamage granted bail
Former Minister Piyasena Gamage granted bail
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the release of former Minister Piyasena Gamage on bail, following his arrest by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption over allegations of corruption (CIABOC). MORE..
No plans to attend second round of talks with US - Iranian spokesman
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..
Tsunami warning issued after 7.4-magnitude earthquake hits off Japan
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..
VP Radhakrishnan reaffirms India’s commitment to welfare of Tamil people in Sri Lanka
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..
Advisory issued for severe lightning across all provinces
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..
Iran executes two men accused of involvement in ‘spy network linked to Israel’
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..
Mahinda Rajapaksa says ‘grand plan’ in place to regain political power in New Year
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..
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Measures introduced to regulate tourist boat services at Gregory Lake
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..
PHIs take legal action against over 1,200 shops after raids during festive season
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..
Gold prices rise in Sri Lanka; 24-carat exceeds Rs. 400,000
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..
Commissioner General of Motor Traffic granted bail
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..
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..