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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.
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..
22 questions directed to President over alleged Treasury cyberattack probe delay
22 questions directed to President over alleged Treasury cyberattack probe delay
The Free Lawyers Organisation has stated that although five days have passed since the alleged cyberattack involving a USD 2.5 million Treasury transaction, the relevant facts have not yet been reported to a Magistrate’s Court. MORE..
Death toll in Colombia highway bus bomb attack rises to 20
Death toll in Colombia highway bus bomb attack rises to 20
The death toll from a bombing on a Colombian highway on Saturday has risen to 20, with another 36 people injured, including minors. MORE..
Guidelines issued for optimal use of digital technologies in govt. institutions
Guidelines issued for optimal use of digital technologies in govt. institutions
The Ministry of Digital Economy and Public Administration has introduced a set of guidelines for heads of institutions on the optimal use of digital technologies in delivering public services remotely. MORE..
MP Ramanathan Archchuna arrested
MP Ramanathan Archchuna arrested
Jaffna District Member of Parliament Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna has been arrested by Ilavalai Police this morning (27). MORE..
31-year-old arrested with heroin in Katana
31-year-old arrested with heroin in Katana
A suspect has been arrested in the Jayabima area in Katana for the possession of 52 grams and 200 milligrams of heroin. MORE..
Legal action taken against traders for overpricing rice and bottled water
Legal action taken against traders for overpricing rice and bottled water
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has taken legal action against several retail outlets found to be selling rice and bottled drinking water at inflated prices. MORE..
King Charles’ visit to US to proceed after Washington shooting
King Charles’ visit to US to proceed after Washington shooting
King Charles’ state visit to the U.S. will go ahead as planned on Monday despite a shooting at a White House dinner attended by President Donald Trump, Buckingham Palace said after discussions with U.S. officials. MORE..
Magnitude 6.2 earthquake shakes part of northern Japan
Magnitude 6.2 earthquake shakes part of northern Japan
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake shook part of northern Japan early Monday, but no damage or casualties have been reported. MORE..
Violence has no place in democracy: Barack Obama condemns White House Correspondents’ dinner shooting
Violence has no place in democracy: Barack Obama condemns White House Correspondents’ dinner shooting
Former US President Barack Obama on Sunday condemned the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, stressing that violence has no place in a democratic society and praising the courage of security personnel. MORE..
Sagarika train resumes service today after major derailment
Sagarika train resumes service today after major derailment
The Sagarika Train, which derailed, will resume operations from today (27), according to the Department of Railways. MORE..