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General Japan on high alert for huge second quake after lifting tsunami warning
Officials in Japan have raised alarms about a greater chance of a "huge" earthquake happening within the next week. This warning follows a 7.7 magnitude quake…
General 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…
General 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…
General 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. According to the…
General 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,…
General 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. Management…
General 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. The accident…
General 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. As of today (20), the world…
General 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…
General 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…
General 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. These fatalities were…
General 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…
General 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. One suspect was found in…
General 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…
General 12-hour water cut in Padukka and several areas today
Today, a 12-hour water cut will take place in Padukka and other areas because of the ongoing dry weather, according to the National Water Supply and Drainage…
General “Not end of War”- Iran s Mojtaba Khamenei after accepting two-week ceasefire
Iran's supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has ordered all military units to halt fire after reaching a two-week ceasefire agreement with the United States.…
General Iran and Oman to charge ships passing through Strait of Hormuz during ceasefire, state media says
Iran and Oman are set to impose fees on ships that travel through the Strait of Hormuz during a two-week ceasefire, as reported by Iran's semi-official Tasnim…
General LIOC increases diesel prices with effect from today
Lanka IOC PLC (LIOC) has declared that it will raise the prices of various fuel types starting today, October 8. The cost of Super Diesel will go up by Rs. 18,…
General Sri Lanka s official reserve assets decline by 3.5% in March 2026
Sri Lanka's official reserve assets fell by 3.5% in March 2026, reaching USD 7,019 million. This is down from USD 7,270 million in February 2026. The total…
General Israel agrees to suspend bombing of Iran after Trump announcement
Israel has decided to halt its bombing of Iran for two weeks following a temporary ceasefire announced by Donald Trump. This announcement was made just before…
General Showers expected in several provinces after 1pm
Showers and thundershowers are likely in many areas of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, and North-western provinces, along with Kandy , Nuwara-Eliya, and…
General Indian tourist arrivals top 150,000 in 2026
In 2026, over 150,000 Indian tourists have traveled to Sri Lanka, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). In April alone, 26,800…
General The 10-point plan for the conditional ceasefire, according to Iran
Iran has presented a 10-point plan to the United States, as reported by Iranian media. This plan includes several key proposals. It calls for controlled…
General First photo from far side of the moon released
On Tuesday, the White House unveiled the first image captured by the Artemis II crew of the Moon's far side. The photo, which shows "Humanity, from the other…