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A lane on the Colombo–Galle main road has been temporarily closed in the Kalutara–Wettumakada area after gravel spilled from a moving lorry early this morning (23).According to the Kalutara South Police, the rear door of a lorry transporting crushed stones had opened while in motion, causing gravel to scatter across a stretch of nearly 800 meters along the roadway.Four motorcycles that had attempted to pass through the affected area have been involved in minor accidents due to the debris, Ada Derana reporter said.The lorry, which was travelling from Colombo to Galle at the time of the incident, has been taken…

Sri Lanka’s life expectancy has improved over the past 15 years, largely due to the success of the National Immunization Programme of the Ministry of Health.The Chief Epidemiologist of the Epidemiology Unit, Dr. Palitha Karunapema stated that a wide range of diseases has been effectively controlled through routine childhood vaccinations administered under the programme.He made these remarks at a media briefing held at the Health Promotion Bureau to mark World Immunization Week, which will be observed from April 24 to 30.Dr. Karunapema noted that Sri Lanka has achieved a high standard in immunization since the launch of the National Immunization…

The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development says it has already lodged complaints with law enforcement agencies and other relevant institutions regarding the theft committed by cyber hackers who breached the computer system of the External Resources Department of the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development.Based on identified information relating to a foreign currency payment in January 2026, the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development informed the Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SL-CERT) and the Computer Crime Investigation Division of the Sri Lanka Police, according to the statement. Based on the investigations carried out, a complaint was…

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vijitha Herath has held a telephone conversation with Abbas Araghchi, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran.During the call, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi expressed appreciation for the Sri Lankan government’s efforts in the rescue operation for the sailors of the IRIS Dena and for assisting in the transfer of the bodies of the crew of the IRIS Dena and other Iranian naval personnel back to Iran, according to the Iranian Embassy in Sri Lanka.The Foreign Minister of Iran, while outlining the alleged crimes committed by the United States and Israel against Iran,…

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to establish a structured mechanism to monitor the implementation of recommendations related to the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks.Approval had previously been granted at the Cabinet meeting held on May 17, 2021, to implement the recommendations of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry on the Easter Sunday Attacks, as well as those of the then Sectoral Oversight Committee on National Security, aimed at preventing the recurrence of such incidents.However, since no systematic, formal, and sustainable mechanism has yet been established to monitor the practical implementation of the said recommendations, there is currently no effective mechanism…

An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-Western, North-Central, Southern and Uva provinces and in Ampara, and Batticaloa districts.The advisory issued at noon today (22) will be in effect until 11.30 p.m.Accordingly, thundershowers accompanied with severe lightning are likely to occur at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-Western, North-Central, Southern, Uva provinces, and in Ampara, Batticaloa districts after 1.00 p.m.There may be temporary localized strong winds during thundershowers, it added. The general public has been requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning activity.

The Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2026 will be held from July 10 to August 5, 2026.The sixth edition of the much-anticipated T20 league will be played across four venues:Singhalese Sports Club (SSC) grounds, ColomboR. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium (RPICS), ColomboPallekele International Cricket Stadium (PICS), KandyRangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium (RDICS), DambullaMeanwhile, the online portal for foreign player registration will open on May 4, Sri Lanka Cricket said in a statement.The tournament will be conducted by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), the owner of the LPL, in partnership with The IPG Group, the event rights holder of the tournament.The Lanka Premier League,…

Wasim Khan will step down as the ICC’s general manager, cricket after four years in the role.Wasim took over from Geoff Allardice in May 2022, after Allardice assumed the CEO role at the ICC. Wasim had arrived at the ICC after nearly three years as the PCB’s CEO.Wasim was the first British-born Muslim to play county cricket, turning out for Warwickshire in the mid-to-late 90s. A left-handed batter, he played 58 first-class matches and 30 List A matches for Warwickshire, Sussex and Derbyshire. He was part of Warwickshire’s county title-winning campaign in 1995, averaging nearly 50 through the season.He has…

Sri Lanka’s economic growth rate in 2026 is projected to be lower than the growth recorded in 2025, according to Professor in Economics at the Department of Economics, Priyanga Dunusinghe of the University of Colombo.He made these remarks during the Ada Derana ‘Big Focus’ programme held today (April 22).Professor Dunusinghe noted that recent data indicates an around a 30% decline in tourist arrivals this year. He further pointed out that the agricultural sector has been adversely affected by unfavorable weather and climatic conditions.Additionally, he warned of a potential slowdown in overall economic activity, citing rising production costs in the industrial…

Opposition members of the Parliamentary Committee appointed to investigate the release of 323 containers from the Colombo Harbour that were not subjected to mandatory physical inspection have submitted a proposal requesting the summoning of several high-ranking officials to give evidence.The committee has been tasked with examining the release of the containers without mandatory inspection and presenting findings, recommendations and proposals regarding the incident.In the proposal, opposition MPs have requested that President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, be called before the committee. They have also sought the appearance of Bimal Rathnayake…