The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued an alert for a potential mega-quake, following the magnitude 7.7 quake on Monday. The agency says residents in seven prefectures should prepare for disaster and listen for any updates. MORE..
20 Apr 2026 (6:24 PM)
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 been admitted to the Watawala Regional Hospital. MORE..
20 Apr 2026 (3:47 PM)
A special traffic plan will be in effect tomorrow (April 21) in and around the St. Anthony s Church in Kochchikade, in view of a special religious service, police stated. MORE..
20 Apr 2026 (8:21 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)
Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation Anura Karunathilake has been appointed as the Minister of Energy. MORE..
20 Apr 2026 (7:00 PM)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has condemned �in the strongest terms� the damaging of a �Catholic religious icon� by an Israeli soldier in southern Lebanon. MORE..
20 Apr 2026 (6:10 PM)