7.4 earthquake off Iwate triggers Tsunami Warning in Northern Japan
2026-04-20
A tsunami warning, with the threat of waves of up to 3 meters, was issued Monday evening for Iwate Prefecture,Continue Reading
Iran says no plan for talks as Pakistan prepares to host US delegation
2026-04-20
Iran has no plan at present for a next round of talks, foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday.Continue Reading
Lightning advisory : Red alert issued to all provinces of Sri Lanka
2026-04-20
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning for all provinces of Sri Lanka today (20). PerContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Rupee depreciates further against USD
2026-04-20
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (20), compared to last Friday. According to theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s expressways earn Rs. 441 Mn during New Year season
2026-04-20
The Road Development Authority (RDA) reports that Sri Lanka’s expressways generated more than Rs. 441 million in revenue during theContinue Reading
CSC upgrade highlights Sri Lanka’s NSA shortfall : Dinouk Colombage
2026-04-20
India’s announcement that the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) will be elevated to an international organization has been welcomed, but concernsContinue Reading
Fraudulent vehicle registration : RMV Chief granted bail
2026-04-20
The Commissioner General of Motor Traffic, Kamal Amarasinghe, who was in remand custody, was granted bail today (20) by PilessaContinue Reading
“We have a big plan to regain power” – MR
2026-04-20
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has declared that a major plan is underway to regain power. “We have a big planContinue Reading
Chinese national arrested at BIA with Rs. 35 Mn cigarette haul
2026-04-20
Customs officials at the Katunayake Airport arrested a 35‑year‑old Chinese national today (20) after he attempted to smuggle nearly 230,000Continue Reading
Dollar rate today : Selling rate steady at Rs. 319
2026-04-20
The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated further against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (20), comparedContinue Reading
Indian Vice President inspects Indian housing project in Nuwara Eliya
2026-04-20
Indian Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan visited Nuwara Eliya this morning (20) to inspect progress on the Indian Housing Project, whichContinue Reading
Department for Registration of Persons resumes all services
2026-04-20
The Department for Registration of Persons announced that the issuance of National Identity Cards, which had been temporarily suspended, hasContinue Reading
Oil prices surge amid mixed signals on US-Iran peace talks
2026-04-20
Oil prices have risen sharply following attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and conflicting messages about theContinue Reading
India, Sri Lanka, UAE renew push on Trincomalee Oil Hub
2026-04-20
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri says the Trincomalee oil farm project and the India–Sri Lanka oil pipeline were discussed duringContinue Reading
Two Indonesians arrested at BIA with Rs. 67 Mn Kush consignment
2026-04-20
Police Narcotics Division officers at the Katunyake Airport arrested two Indonesian nationals early today (20) while attempting to smuggle aContinue Reading
Colombo Security Conclave to gain International Organization Status
2026-04-20
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri says the Colombo Security Conclave will be granted the status of an international organisation, withContinue Reading
Watch : Humanoid robot breaks half-marathon world record in Beijing
2026-04-20
A humanoid robot competing against flesh-and-blood runners has broken the world record at a Beijing half-marathon, showcasing the rapid technologicalContinue Reading
Above 75 mm of rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-04-20
Showers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of Sri Lanka after 1.00 pm today (20), according to the DepartmentContinue Reading