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Indian Vice President concludes official visit to Sri Lanka

Indian Vice President concludes official visit to Sri Lanka

The Vice President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan concluded his two-day visit to Sri Lanka this afternoon (20). MORE..

| April 20, 2026  2:53 pm
Six envoys present credentials to President

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..

| April 20, 2026  2:45 pm
First tsunami waves reach Japan’s eastern coast

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..

| April 20, 2026  2:33 pm
Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals in 2026 surpass 800,000

Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals in 2026 surpass 800,000

The number of tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka in 2026 has crossed the 800,000-mark, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) stated. MORE..

| April 20, 2026  2:28 pm
Three injured after three-wheeler falls into 50-foot precipice in Watawala

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..

| April 20, 2026  2:17 pm
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..

| April 20, 2026  1:53 pm
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..

| April 20, 2026  1:52 pm
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..

| April 20, 2026  1:43 pm
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..

| April 20, 2026  1:36 pm
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..

| April 20, 2026  1:18 pm
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..

| April 20, 2026  12:55 pm
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..

video | April 20, 2026  12:45 pm
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..

| April 20, 2026  12:18 pm
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..

| April 20, 2026  12:17 pm
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..

| April 20, 2026  12:02 pm
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..

| April 20, 2026  11:55 am
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..

| April 20, 2026  11:44 am
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..

| April 20, 2026  11:24 am
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..

| April 20, 2026  11:09 am
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..

| April 20, 2026  11:03 am
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..

| April 20, 2026  10:32 am
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..

| April 20, 2026  10:31 am
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..

| April 20, 2026  9:43 am
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..

| April 20, 2026  9:43 am
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..

| April 20, 2026  9:30 am