The Excise Department of Sri Lanka has reported a record performance in revenue collection during the first quarter of 2026, exceeding its projected target and registering notable year-on-year growth. MORE..

20 Apr 2026 (7:23 PM)

Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation Anura Karunathilake has been appointed as the Minister of Energy. MORE..

20 Apr 2026 (7:00 PM)

A World Health Organization (WHO) expert team has arrived in Sri Lanka to review the progress of the country s health system and submit recommendations to strengthen it further, the Ministry of Health said in a statement. MORE..

20 Apr 2026 (6:49 PM)

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)

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)

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)