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..
20 Apr 2026 (3:13 PM)
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..
20 Apr 2026 (3:23 PM)
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..
20 Apr 2026 (3:58 PM)
An Amber advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning across all provinces of Sri Lanka. MORE..
20 Apr 2026 (2:48 PM)
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..
20 Apr 2026 (4:03 PM)
The Vice President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan concluded his two-day visit to Sri Lanka this afternoon (20). MORE..
20 Apr 2026 (4:23 PM)