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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 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..
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..
Govt. to launch program to resettle 1,000 persons affected by Cyclone Ditwah in May
Govt. to launch program to resettle 1,000 persons affected by Cyclone Ditwah in May
A coordination meeting on the construction of interim shelters for communities affected by the Cyclone ‘Ditwah’ was held at the Army Headquarters under the patronage of the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd). MORE..
Main suspect detained for questioning following arrest of 22 monks with narcotics at BIA
Main suspect detained for questioning following arrest of 22 monks with narcotics at BIA
The alleged main suspect, a Buddhist monk, who is accused of orchestrating the movement of 22 members of the clergy arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) with a large consignment of narcotics, has been ordered to be detained and interrogated for seven days until May 2. MORE..
Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US lifts its blockade and the war ends: Officials
Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US lifts its blockade and the war ends: Officials
Iran has offered to end its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for the United States lifting its blockade on the country and an end to the war, while proposing that discussions on the larger question of its nuclear programme would come in a later phase, two regional officials said on Monday (Apr 27). MORE..
State officials under investigation over USD 2.5 million cyber heist
State officials under investigation over USD 2.5 million cyber heist
The Minister of Ports, Civil Aviation and Energy, Anura Karunathilaka has described the payment of USD 2.5 million by the Treasury to cybercriminals as an act of serious irresponsibility by state officials. MORE..
Iran reaches agreements with Oman during Hormuz talks, FM says
Iran reaches agreements with Oman during Hormuz talks, FM says
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Monday that “some agreements have been reached” with Oman during his meeting with officials in Muscat, citing the Strait of Hormuz as a key area of common interest. MORE..
No irregularities in Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund, Dy Minister states
No irregularities in Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund, Dy Minister states
Donations received for the “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” Fund are securely held in the Treasury, according to the Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Anil Jayantha. MORE..
MP Ramanathan Archchuna remanded
MP Ramanathan Archchuna remanded
Jaffna District Member of Parliament Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna, who was arrested by the Ilavalai Police this morning (27), has been remanded.
Locomotive operators to strictly observe speed limits, warn of possible train delays
Locomotive operators to strictly observe speed limits, warn of possible train delays
Locomotive engine drivers will strictly adhere to prescribed speed limits in future, the Locomotive Operating Engineers’ Union has announced while warning that this may result in delays to rail services. MORE..
European Commission Chief says ‘too early’ to lift Iran sanctions
European Commission Chief says ‘too early’ to lift Iran sanctions
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday that it was too early to drop sanctions imposed on Iran. MORE..
SJB extends invitation to UNP for Colombo May Day rally
SJB extends invitation to UNP for Colombo May Day rally
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has extended an invitation to the United National Party (UNP) to attend its May Day rally, which is scheduled to be held in Colombo this year. MORE..
| April 27, 2026 3:36 pm
Special traffic plan in Colombo tomorrow in view of “Walk for Peace”
Special traffic plan in Colombo tomorrow in view of “Walk for Peace”
A special traffic plan will be in place in Colombo tomorrow (28) in view of the “Walk for Peace” program, the Police Media Division stated. MORE..
Advisory issued for severe lightning in several provinces
Advisory issued for severe lightning in several provinces
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-Western and North-Central and in the Galle, Matara, Mannar and Vavuniya districts. MORE..
Oil at three-week high after US-Iran peace talks stall
Oil at three-week high after US-Iran peace talks stall
Oil prices are climbing today (27), after US officials cancelled a planned trip to Pakistan over the weekend for peace talks, dimming hopes for a swift end to a conflict that has choked off much of the Middle East’s vast oil and natural gas supplies from global markets. MORE..
SC Justice recuses himself from Rishad Bathiudeen’s Wilpattu appeal hearing
SC Justice recuses himself from Rishad Bathiudeen’s Wilpattu appeal hearing
A justice of the Supreme Court today (27) recused himself from hearing an appeal filed by former Minister Rishad Bathiudeen, which challenges a prior ruling in a case concerning the clearing of protected forest lands adjacent to the Wilpattu reserve for resettlement purposes. MORE..
Dy Minister denies claims of irregular RDA payments, calls allegations baseless
Dy Minister denies claims of irregular RDA payments, calls allegations baseless
The Road Development Authority (RDA) has not made any duplicate payments to companies or contractors from its primary account or any related accounts, according to the Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways, Prasanna Gunasena. MORE..
Female lawyer arrested over Ganemulla Sanjeewa murder case remanded
Female lawyer arrested over Ganemulla Sanjeewa murder case remanded
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court ordered that Attorney-at-Law Thamara Kumari Abeyratne, who has been named as a suspect in the “Ganemulla Sanjeewa” murder case and was detained under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), be remanded until May 7. MORE..
Investigations launched into monks arrested with narcotics at BIA
Investigations launched into monks arrested with narcotics at BIA
Investigations have been initiated into an incident involving several saffron-robed individuals arrested with narcotics at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), the Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala stated. MORE..
| April 27, 2026 2:02 pm
Iran’s FM blames US’s demands for talks failure as he lands in Russia
Iran’s FM blames US’s demands for talks failure as he lands in Russia
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the excessive demands of the United States have caused peace negotiations to fail in Islamabad, in comments to local reporters after arriving in Russia. MORE..
Sarvajana Balaya stages protest over alleged USD 2.5M cyber heist
Sarvajana Balaya stages protest over alleged USD 2.5M cyber heist
The Sarvajana Balaya organised a protest today (27) expressing opposition to the alleged incident in which a USD 2.5 million loan instalment owed by the government to a foreign entity was reportedly diverted to an external party. MORE..
Complaint lodged with Bribery Comm. over alleged diesel import irregularities
Complaint lodged with Bribery Comm. over alleged diesel import irregularities
A complaint has been lodged with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) requesting an investigation into alleged corruption and irregularities in diesel imports carried out by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC).MORE..
Iran gave US a proposal for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending the war – report
Iran gave US a proposal for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending the war – report
Iran through Pakistani mediators gave the U.S. a new proposal on reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the ending of the war, with nuclear negotiations postponed for a later stage, Axios reported on Sunday, citing a U.S. official and two sources with knowledge of the matter. MORE..