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The Department of Meteorology has announced that fairly heavy rainfall between 75 mm and 100 mm is expected today (April 20) in certain areas of the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Western, North-Central, and Southern provinces.Director of the Forecasting Division at the Department of Meteorology, Meril Mendis, further stated that showers or thundershowers are expected across most parts of the island after 1:00 p.m. today.He cautioned the public to remain vigilant, as the heavy rains may be accompanied by strong gusty winds and severe lightning.He also noted that the prevailing rainy conditions are likely to continue over the next few days, providing temporary…

It is reported that more than 150,000 passengers have utilized the services of the Makumbura Multimodal Centre (MMC) during the festive season.Management Assistant of the Makumbura Multimodal Transport Center, Nimal Wettasinghe, stated that this number of passengers availed themselves of transport services through the facility from April 8 to April 19.He further noted that over 2,600 buses were deployed from the Makumbura passenger terminal to accommodate the increased demand for travel. These services were coordinated jointly by the National Transport Commission (NTC), the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB), and the Western Province Road Passenger Transport Authority, he said.Wettasinghe also stated that…

Sri Lanka Police stated that a total of 98 individuals with open warrants were arrested during special island-wide crime prevention and anti-narcotics operations.Special operations were carried out at the divisional level, covering all local police stations, with the objective of apprehending suspects linked to criminal activities across the country.During these operations, a total of 26,600 individuals were searched, resulting in the arrest of 608 persons on suspicion.Of those arrested, 26 individuals have been directly identified as being connected to criminal activities, police said.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday, reaffirming during the conversation that Pakistan would ‘‘remain fully committed to its honest and sincere efforts to advance regional peace and security.”The conversation, which was detailed in a statement by the PM’s Office, took place after US President Donald Trump confirmed that American representatives were headed to Islamabad for another round of talks with Iran.The first round of historic direct US-Iran talks, held in Islamabad on April 11 and 12, had ended without an agreement, but also without a breakdown.The talks were held as a…

More than 80 persons have lost their lives due to road accidents and drowning incidents during the New Year season, according to police.These fatalities were reported between April 10 and April 18.Police further stated that 53 people were killed in road accidents during this period, with the highest number of deaths recorded on April 10 and 13.Meanwhile, 27 people have died due to drowning-related incidents, according to police. The police also noted that, compared to previous years, there has been an increase in the number of deaths caused by road accidents and drowning incidents during this year’s New Year season.

The United States said on Sunday that it had seized an Iranian cargo ship that tried to run its blockade and Iran said it would retaliate, raising the possibility that the ceasefire between the two countries might not last for even the two days it is set to remain in force.Efforts to build a more lasting peace in the region likewise appeared to be on shaky ground, as Iran said it would not participate in a second round of negotiations that the U.S. had hoped to kick off before the ceasefire expires on Tuesday.A weeks-long blockade of shipping that has…

The second school term for the year 2026 in all government and government-approved private Sinhala and Tamil schools commences today (20).Meanwhile, the fourth stage of the first school term for Muslim schools also begins today, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Education.

IT Gallery Computers (Pvt) Ltd recently hosted the PANTUM Partner Summit 2026,marking the 14th successful year of PANTUM in Sri Lanka. The event was builtaround the theme of ‘Continuous Innovation’. As a key highlight of the summit,PANTUM officially launched its latest printer lineup, including the Smart ClassicSeries, BM2300 Series Mono Laser Multifunction Printer, BP2300 Series MonoLaser Printer, CP2100 Series Colour Laser Single Function Printer, and CM2100Series Colour Laser Multifunction Printer, further reinforcing its position in Sri Lanka’scompetitive printing solutions market.The new range of printers are designed to meet the evolving needs of businessesand individual users. With a focus on efficiency,…

Two bodies have been recovered, while two others have been hospitalized and six individuals reportedly remain missing after a group of 15 went bathing in the Deduru Oya near the Kuratiyagahamula area of Nikaweratiya within the Kobeigane Police Division, police said.The recovered bodies are reported to be that of a man and a woman, police said. According to police, a group of seven people from the Kadawatha area had visited a relative’s house in Kobeigane.Subsequently, a group of 15 people from the same house, including the seven visitors, had gone to the Deduru Oya for bathing when the incident occurred, police…

Ninewells Hospital has marked a major milestone with the groundbreaking of its newestbuilding expansion, signaling a bold step forward in advancing healthcare in Sri Lanka.The ceremony, attended by key stakeholders, partners, and management, celebrated the startof a transformative phase for the hospital. This development reflects Ninewells’ evolutionbeyond its strong foundation in women’s and children’s healthcare into a more comprehensive,future-ready institution.The new facility will introduce expanded surgical capabilities, enhanced patient careenvironments, and state-of-the-art medical infrastructure to meet growing healthcare needs.Designed with advanced technology and patient comfort in mind, it aims to elevate both clinicalexcellence and patient experience.Speaking at the event, Dr.…