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Man electrocuted to death by illegal electric fence in Morawewa
Man electrocuted to death by illegal electric fence in Morawewa
A man has reportedly died after being electrocuted by an illegally installed electrical wire fence used to protect a cultivated land from animals in the Yaya 6 area of Morawewa. MORE..
Trump not happy with latest Iran proposal to end the war, US official says
Trump not happy with latest Iran proposal to end the war, US official says
U.S. President Donald Trump is unhappy with the latest Iranian proposal on resolving the two-month war, a U.S. official said, dampening hopes for a resolution to the conflict that has disrupted energy supplies, fuelled inflation, and killed thousands. MORE..
Indonesia train crash toll rises to 14 as rescuers complete evacuation
Indonesia train crash toll rises to 14 as rescuers complete evacuation
The death toll from a train collision near the Indonesian capital Jakarta has risen to 14 with another 84 injured, the train operator said on Tuesday, as rescuers completed work to extract survivors still trapped in the wreckage. MORE..
Ex-President Maithripala Sirisena arrives at Bribery Commission
Ex-President Maithripala Sirisena arrives at Bribery Commission
Former President Maithripala Sirisena has appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) this morning (28). MORE..
34 schoolchildren injured following bus accident in Bogawantalawa
34 schoolchildren injured following bus accident in Bogawantalawa
At least 34 schoolchildren were hospitalized today (28) following an accident involving a private bus transporting students from the Ranikadu area to schools in Bogawantalawa. MORE..
Online applications called for 2025/2026 university admissions
Online applications called for 2025/2026 university admissions
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced that online applications for admission to state universities for the 2025/2026 academic year will be accepted until 19 May 2026 from candidates who qualified at the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination. MORE..
Parliamentary Committee to probe USD 2.5 million Treasury theft allegation
Parliamentary Committee to probe USD 2.5 million Treasury theft allegation
The Parliamentary Committee on Public Finance is scheduled to convene today (28) to discuss the alleged theft of USD 2.5 million from the Treasury by an external party. MORE..
Jailor and warden arrested over inmate death at Magazine Prison
Jailor and warden arrested over inmate death at Magazine Prison
A jailor and a warden have been arrested following the death of a 37-year-old inmate at the Magazine Prison last evening (27), police said.
Ex-army soldier arrested with grenade and ammunition
Ex-army soldier arrested with grenade and ammunition
A suspect has been arrested in the Atawiragollewa in Kongollewa area for the possession of a live hand grenade, 52 T-56 live rounds, and 30 rounds of 9mm ammunition. MORE..
Suspect in Washington dinner shooting charged with trying to assassinate Trump
Suspect in Washington dinner shooting charged with trying to assassinate Trump
The man accused of opening fire at a Washington dinner attended by Donald Trump was charged on Monday with attempting to assassinate the U.S. president and could face life in prison if convicted. MORE..
Special traffic arrangements in Colombo as ‘‘Walk for Peace’’ concludes today
Special traffic arrangements in Colombo as ‘‘Walk for Peace’’ concludes today
A special traffic plan has been issued by Sri Lanka Police in connection with the final day of the ‘‘Walk for Peace,’’ which will be centered in Colombo today (28). MORE..
Final day of ‘‘Ehi Passiko’‘ Peace Walk today; Special state ceremony and traffic plan in Colombo
Final day of ‘‘Ehi Passiko’‘ Peace Walk today; Special state ceremony and traffic plan in Colombo
The final day of the ‘‘Ehi Passiko’‘ Peace Walk will be held today (28). MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in several provinces today
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in several provinces today
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the most parts of the island after 1.00 pm, today (28), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
King Charles arrives in US for state visit amid differences over Iran war
King Charles arrives in US for state visit amid differences over Iran war
Britain’s King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived in the United States on Monday for a four-day trip, welcomed by self-proclaimed royal fan Donald Trump even as the U.S. president has differed with the British government over the Iran war. MORE..
PET scan services suspended in government hospitals due to FDG shortage
PET scan services suspended in government hospitals due to FDG shortage
PET scan services for cancer patients have been suspended at major government hospitals, including the Maharagama Apeksha Hospital and the National Hospital in Colombo, since March 27, according to the Government Radiological Technologists’ Association. MORE..
Govt. rejects opposition request for debate on $2.5 million cyber heist
Govt. rejects opposition request for debate on $2.5 million cyber heist
The government has rejected a request by the opposition to hold a one-day parliamentary debate on a controversial incident involving a payment of USD 2.5 million made by the Treasury as a foreign debt installment which ended up in the hands of cybercriminals, according to SJB Member of Parliament Gayantha Karunathilaka. MORE..
Plane crash in South Sudan kills all 14 on board
Plane crash in South Sudan kills all 14 on board
A small passenger plane has crashed in South Sudan killing all 14 people on board, the country’s civil aviation authority (SSCAA) has said. MORE..
Businessman suspected as kingpin in massive drug bust involving monks at BIA
Businessman suspected as kingpin in massive drug bust involving monks at BIA
Authorities have uncovered that a businessman is the alleged mastermind behind a major drug trafficking operation involving 22 monks who were arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). MORE..
| April 27, 2026 9:28 pm
New administration for Sri Lanka Cricket?
New administration for Sri Lanka Cricket?
The President of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), Shammi Silva and the Executive Committee are reportedly preparing to resign from their positions, with a final decision expected at a special executive meeting scheduled for tomorrow (28). MORE..
| April 27, 2026 8:55 pm
2,521 killed, 7,804 wounded in Lebanon since March 2
2,521 killed, 7,804 wounded in Lebanon since March 2
A total of 2,521 people have been killed and 7,804 wounded since March 2 by Israeli attacks, as hostilities continue to take a heavy toll on civilians across Lebanon. MORE..
Large stock of seized narcotics destroyed following court proceedings
Large stock of seized narcotics destroyed following court proceedings
A consignment of narcotics, for which legal proceedings had been concluded, was destroyed today (27) at an incineration facility in Laktowatta, Wanathawilluwa. MORE..
Discussion held to broaden IRD’s tax revenue and recover outstanding tax arrears
Discussion held to broaden IRD’s tax revenue and recover outstanding tax arrears
A discussion between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and officials of the Department of Inland Revenue was held this afternoon (27) at the Presidential Secretariat. MORE..
Russia will do everything to bring peace to the Middle East, Putin tells Araghchi
Russia will do everything to bring peace to the Middle East, Putin tells Araghchi
Russian President Vladimir Putin told Iran’s top diplomat that Moscow would do everything it could to help secure peace in the Middle East during a meeting in Saint Petersburg on Monday. MORE..
Political influence behind Vesak Poya date change: Kotapitiye Rahula Thero
Political influence behind Vesak Poya date change: Kotapitiye Rahula Thero
The Deputy Chief Prelate and the Chief Secretary of the Kotte Sri Kalyāni Sāmagridharma Mahāsaṇghasabhā, Most Venerable Kotapitiye Rahula Anunāyaka Thero has alleged that the date of the Vesak Poya has been altered due to political motives. MORE..
| April 27, 2026 7:07 pm
Trump says King will be ‘very safe’ during US visit after security talks
Trump says King will be ‘very safe’ during US visit after security talks
Donald Trump has said King Charles III will “be very safe” during his state visit to the US, which is due to begin later on Monday. MORE..