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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..
52-year-old man bound for overseas travel drowns in Deduru Oya
52-year-old man bound for overseas travel drowns in Deduru Oya
A 52-year-old man has drowned while bathing in the Deduru Oya in the Balagollagama area of Mahawa. MORE..
‘‘Ehi Passiko’‘ Peace Walk enters day six; Set to reach Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya today
‘‘Ehi Passiko’‘ Peace Walk enters day six; Set to reach Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya today
The sixth day of the ‘‘Ehi Passiko’‘ Peace Walk is set to commence today (27) near the Abeysekaraaramaya, Yakkala. MORE..
Trump portrays shooting as proof of his presidency’s power
Trump portrays shooting as proof of his presidency’s power
Donald Trump’s tuxedo still looked freshly pressed when he stepped to the White House podium Saturday night, barely an hour after the latest apparent attempt on his life. MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in most parts of the island
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in most parts of the island
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the most parts of the island after 1.00 pm, today (27), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Srima De Silva wins ‘Derana 60 Plus - Season 07’
Srima De Silva wins ‘Derana 60 Plus - Season 07’
Srima De Silva was declared the winner of the “Derana 60 Plus - Season 07” at the Grand Finale held on Sunday (26). MORE..
Gunman at White House Correspondents’ Dinner was targeting top Trump officials – AG
Gunman at White House Correspondents’ Dinner was targeting top Trump officials – AG
Investigators on Sunday said the gunman who tried to storm a gala dinner attended by U.S. President Donald Trump planned to target top government officials, as scrutiny grew over the event’s security. MORE..
Bus-lorry collision disrupts traffic on Southern Expressway
Bus-lorry collision disrupts traffic on Southern Expressway
A collision involving a bus and a lorry between the Dodangoda and Gelanigama interchanges on the Southern Expressway has disrupted traffic movement on the expressway towards Colombo, according to police.
Seven-day detention order issued on 22 monks arrested with drugs at BIA
Seven-day detention order issued on 22 monks arrested with drugs at BIA
The Negombo Magistrate’s Court has issued an order to detain and interrogate for seven days the 22 Buddhist monks arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake with over 110 kilograms of Kush cannabis and Hashish. MORE..