A surge in road traffic accidents has been recorded between April 10 and 19 this year compared to the same period last year, according to Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of Traffic Control and Road Safety, W. P. J. Senadeera. MORE..
20 Apr 2026 (5:29 PM)
A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Northern, North-Western, North-Central, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Eastern and Southern provinces and the Monaragala district. MORE..
20 Apr 2026 (5:57 PM)
In line with global market trends, gold prices in Sri Lanka have increased by around Rs. 2000, according to local market data. MORE..
20 Apr 2026 (1:32 PM)
At least 25 people have been killed in an explosion at a firecracker factory in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, with four others seriously injured. MORE..
20 Apr 2026 (5:39 PM)
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)
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)