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..
21 Apr 2026 (10:53 AM)
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..
21 Apr 2026 (5:37 PM)
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..
21 Apr 2026 (2:43 PM)
Former Minister Premalal Jayasekara has been arrested, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
21 Apr 2026 (2:10 PM)
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..
21 Apr 2026 (6:01 PM)
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..
21 Apr 2026 (4:26 PM)