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Indian Navy Ship ‘Nireekshak’ arrives in Sri Lanka for training and operational visit

Indian Navy Ship ‘Nireekshak’ arrives in Sri Lanka for training and operational visit

The Indian Navy Ship (INS) ‘Nireekshak’ arrived in Sri Lanka for an Operational Turnaround (OTR) and a training visit today (21). MORE..

| April 21, 2026  4:40 pm
Warm weather advisory issued for several provinces

Warm weather advisory issued for several provinces

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..

| April 21, 2026  4:31 pm
Court fixes May 12 for further evidence in Diana Gamage case

Court fixes May 12 for further evidence in Diana Gamage case

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the further examination of evidence on May 12 in the case filed by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) against former State Minister Diana Gamage. MORE..

| April 21, 2026  4:19 pm
Expressway revenue during festive period exceeds Rs. 536 million

Expressway revenue during festive period exceeds Rs. 536 million

The Ministry of Transport states that more than Rs. 536 million was earned from operators of vehicles using expressways during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year period from April 10 to 20. MORE..

| April 21, 2026  4:07 pm
67 drunk drivers arrested yesterday; 51 nabbed for reckless driving

67 drunk drivers arrested yesterday; 51 nabbed for reckless driving

A total of 25 individuals identified as directly linked to criminal activities have been arrested during operations carried out yesterday (20) under the ‘‘Nation United - National Drive’’ campaign aimed at eradicating narcotics from the country. MORE..

| April 21, 2026  3:28 pm
Sri Lanka receives USD 2.6M from Japan to strengthen climate resilience and gender equality

Sri Lanka receives USD 2.6M from Japan to strengthen climate resilience and gender equality

The Government of Japan, through its Japanese Supplementary Budget (JSB), has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Sri Lanka’s development journey by announcing two new projects aimed at fostering climate resilience in vulnerable communities and advancing gender equality. MORE..

| April 21, 2026  3:03 pm
Low-floor buses launched to boost accessible public transport for differently-abled

Low-floor buses launched to boost accessible public transport for differently-abled

A new low-floor bus service that gives priority to persons with disabilities and special needs was launched today (21) from the Makumbura Multimodal Center (MMC). MORE..

| April 21, 2026  2:56 pm
Spain starts program to legalize up to half-million migrants

Spain starts program to legalize up to half-million migrants

Spain has kicked off a program aimed at grantinglegal status to 500,000 undocumented migrants, in a move that goes against a trend of anti-immigration rhetoric and policies in the United States and much of Europe. MORE..

| April 21, 2026  1:57 pm
War in Iran is causing biggest energy crisis in history, IEA says

War in Iran is causing biggest energy crisis in history, IEA says

The conflict between Iran and the United States and Israel is creating the worst energy crisis ever faced by the world, the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Tuesday. MORE..

| April 21, 2026  1:48 pm
Cardinal raises concerns over attempts to obstruct Easter Attack investigations

Cardinal raises concerns over attempts to obstruct Easter Attack investigations

The Archbishop of Colombo, His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith has alleged that certain state officials are attempting to undermine ongoing investigations into the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks, despite what he described as a positive approach by the incumbent government. MORE..

| April 21, 2026  1:34 pm
Advisory issued for severe lightning

Advisory issued for severe lightning

An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-Western, North-Central, Southern and Uva provinces and in Mannar, Vavuniya, Ampara, and Batticaloa districts. MORE..

| April 21, 2026  1:13 pm
Two close associates of “Panadura Kudu Salindu” arrested in Payagala

Two close associates of “Panadura Kudu Salindu” arrested in Payagala

Two close associates of organized criminal and large-scale drug trafficker Salindu Malshitha, also known as “Panadura Kudu Salindu,” have been arrested in the Payagala area. MORE..

| April 21, 2026  12:54 pm
Former Minister Premalal Jayasekara arrested

Former Minister Premalal Jayasekara arrested

Former Minister Premalal Jayasekara has been arrested, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..

| April 21, 2026  12:40 pm
New regulations issued for Sri Lankan multi-day fishing vessels entering Maldivian waters

New regulations issued for Sri Lankan multi-day fishing vessels entering Maldivian waters

The Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources has announced a new set of procedures to be followed by multi-day fishing trawlers navigating through Maldivian waters. MORE..

| April 21, 2026  12:12 pm
Govt to expedite compensation for farmers affected by Matara salinity barrier

Govt to expedite compensation for farmers affected by Matara salinity barrier

The government has moved to expedite compensation payments to farmers affected by crop losses resulting from the salinity barrier constructed across the Nilwala River in Matara. MORE..

| April 21, 2026  12:04 pm
Indian national arrested with over 1kg of ‘Kush’ at BIA

Indian national arrested with over 1kg of ‘Kush’ at BIA

A foreign national has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayaka with a consignment of ‘Kush’ narcotics weighing over one kilogram. MORE..

| April 21, 2026  11:18 am
Suspect arrested for Rs. 1 mln fraud involving fake bank website

Suspect arrested for Rs. 1 mln fraud involving fake bank website

A suspect has been arrested for allegedly defrauding Rs. 1,000,024 by creating a fraudulent website resembling an official website of a private bank. MORE..

| April 21, 2026  10:58 am
Trump says negotiations with Iran will be completed ‘and everybody’s going to be happy’

Trump says negotiations with Iran will be completed ‘and everybody’s going to be happy’

US President Donald Trump said Monday that negotiations with Iran will be finalized “and everybody’s going to be happy,” amid an apparent impasse in the talks. MORE..

| April 21, 2026  10:40 am
Full medical and safety arrangements for ‘Aloka’ ahead of ‘Walk for Peace’ journey in Sri Lanka: Vet Association

Full medical and safety arrangements for ‘Aloka’ ahead of ‘Walk for Peace’ journey in Sri Lanka: Vet Association

The Sri Lanka Veterinary Association (SLVA) has announced that all necessary measures will be taken to ensure the health and safety of ‘Aloka’, the rescue dog arriving in Sri Lanka to participate in the peace march titled “Walk for Peace.” MORE..

| April 21, 2026  10:24 am
Japan on high alert for ‘huge’ second quake after lifting tsunami warning

Japan on high alert for ‘huge’ second quake after lifting tsunami warning

Officials in Japan have warned of an increased risk of a ‘‘huge’’ earthquake in the next week after a 7.7 magnitude quake struck off the north-east coast, triggering an evacuation order and warnings of 3m (10ft) tsunami waves. MORE..

| April 21, 2026  9:23 am
Trump says ceasefire expires Wednesday but it’s ‘highly unlikely’ he would extend it further

Trump says ceasefire expires Wednesday but it’s ‘highly unlikely’ he would extend it further

US President Donald Trump says he now considers the ceasefire with Iran over “Wednesday evening Washington time” but that it’s “highly unlikely” he would extend it further if a deal is not reached. MORE..

| April 21, 2026  9:03 am
President Anura Kumara expresses support for nationwide ‘Walk for Peace’ journey

President Anura Kumara expresses support for nationwide ‘Walk for Peace’ journey

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has expressed his full support for the “Walk for Peace” journey, which will be officially commenced in Sri Lanka today (21). MORE..

| April 21, 2026  8:54 am
Walk for Peace: Ven. Pannakara Thero and 07 monks arrive in Sri Lanka

Walk for Peace: Ven. Pannakara Thero and 07 monks arrive in Sri Lanka

Seven Buddhist monks, led by Vietnamese national Venerable Pannakara Thero has arrived in the country this morning (21) to take part in ‘‘Walk for Peace’‘ in Sri Lanka. MORE..

| April 21, 2026  8:12 am
Oil prices rise and US stocks give back a bit of their record-breaking rally

Oil prices rise and US stocks give back a bit of their record-breaking rally

Global oil prices climbed Monday following the latest rise of tensions between the United States and Iran, but the moves were more modest than they were earlier in the war. MORE..

| April 21, 2026  7:33 am
‘‘Some findings in Auditor General’s coal import report unacceptable’’ – Minister Wasantha

‘‘Some findings in Auditor General’s coal import report unacceptable’’ – Minister Wasantha

Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe has stated that certain findings in the Auditor General’s report on the controversial coal importation cannot be accepted. MORE..

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