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Another 19 Indian fishermen to be repatriated from Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, April 20 -- A total of 19 Indian fishermen, who were detained by the Sri Lanka Navy, are scheduled to be repatriated from Sri Lanka this evening (20), marking the latest batch of releases a... Read More


Indian Vice President concludes official visit to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, April 20 -- The Vice President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan concluded his two-day visit to Sri Lanka this afternoon (20). The Indian delegation headed by Vice President Radhakrishnan, whi... Read More


Sri Lanka's tourist arrivals in 2026 surpass 800,000

Sri Lanka, April 20 -- The number of tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka in 2026 has crossed the 800,000-mark, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) stated. According to the latest data relea... Read More


Three injured after three-wheeler falls into 50-foot precipice in Watawala

Sri Lanka, April 20 -- 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 ... Read More


Former Minister Piyasena Gamage granted bail

Sri Lanka, April 20 -- 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 o... Read More


VP Radhakrishnan reaffirms India's commitment to welfare of Tamil people in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, April 20 -- The Vice President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan today (20) visited houses built with the assistance of the Government of India under the Indian Housing Project (Phase III) at t... Read More


Advisory issued for severe lightning across all provinces

Sri Lanka, April 20 -- An 'Amber' advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning across all provinces of Sri Lanka. The advisory, issued at noon today (April 20), will... Read More


Mahinda Rajapaksa says 'grand plan' in place to regain political power in New Year

Sri Lanka, April 20 -- Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has stated that a significant plan is in place to regain political power in the New Year. Asserting that a political shift is imminent, he no... Read More


Measures introduced to regulate tourist boat services at Gregory Lake

Sri Lanka, April 20 -- The Mayor of the Nuwara Eliya Municipal Council, Upali Wanigasekera, has announced that steps will be taken to regulate tourist boat services at Gregory Lake under strict safety... Read More


PHIs take legal action against over 1,200 shops after raids during festive season

Sri Lanka, April 20 -- Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) across Sri Lanka have conducted inspections at 21,796 business establishments island wide targeting the festive season, according to the Public H... Read More