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UNP declines SJB May Day invitation citing Poya Day observance

The General Secretary of the United National Party, Thalatha Atukorale has issued a letter in response to an invitation from the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) to join its May Day celebrations this year. MORE..

| April 28, 2026 3:25 pm

Hearing concludes on petition seeking to prevent demolition of part of Trinco Bodhiraja Temple

The Court of Appeal today concluded the hearing of a writ petition filed by the Chief Incumbent of the Sri Sambuddha Jayanthi Bodhiraja Viharaya in Trincomalee. MORE..

| April 28, 2026 2:55 pm

SC reserves judgment on petitions filed by Shani Abeysekara and Ravi Seneviratne

The Supreme Court has concluded the hearing and reserved its judgment on the Fundamental Rights petitions filed by the Director of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Shani Abeysekara, and the Secretary to the Ministry of Public Security, Ravi Seneviratne. MORE..

| April 28, 2026 2:49 pm

Cabinet approves interim housing for 1,000 cyclone-affected families

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to initiate a project to construct interim housing for families displaced by the Cyclone Ditwah, who are currently living in safe centres, tents and with relatives. MORE..

| April 28, 2026 2:34 pm

Govt to provide permanent appointments in state sector for another 9,800 individuals

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to provide permanent appointments to nearly 9,800 individuals recruited to state institutions on temporary, casual, substitute, contract or relief basis. MORE..

| April 28, 2026 2:23 pm

Maldivian President to visit Sri Lanka on May 3

The President of the Maldives, Mohamed Muizzu is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka on May 3 on an invitation extended by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..

| April 28, 2026 1:59 pm

Oil price climbs above $110 a barrel on doubts about Iran war peace deal

The global oil price climbed above $110 a barrel for the first time in three weeks today, as traders worry that the United States and Iran are no closer to a deal to end the war and fully reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz. MORE..

| April 28, 2026 1:49 pm

Ex-President Maithripala Sirisena leaves Bribery Commission after recording statement

Former President Maithripala Sirisena left the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) a short while ago. MORE..

| April 28, 2026 1:17 pm

Advisory issued for severe lightning

An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, Northern, North-Central, Southern, North-Western provinces and in Trincomalee district. MORE..

| April 28, 2026 12:41 pm

Cow dung thrown at group protesting near Finance Secretary’s home

A group of activists from the ‘Nava Janatha Peramuna’, led by Sugeeshwara Bandara, staged a protest this morning (28) near the residence of Finance Secretary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma in Akuregoda, Pelawatta. MORE..

| April 28, 2026 12:18 pm

Over 570 suspects arrested in island-wide narcotics operations

A total of 576 suspects were arrested yesterday (27) during the ongoing island-wide crime and drug prevention operations conducted by the Sri Lanka Police, the Police Media Division stated. MORE..

| April 28, 2026 12:04 pm

Interim housing construction to begin in early May for Cyclone Ditwah-affected districts

Plans are underway to commence interim housing projects in early May for districts severely affected by Cyclone ‘‘Ditwah,’’ including Kegalle, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, and Badulla with the aim of completing construction within a short timeframe. MORE..

| April 28, 2026 12:02 pm

Pakistan, Sri Lanka kick off joint counter-terrorism exercise ‘Shake Hands-II’ at Tarbela

According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), Shake Hands-II is a joint counter-terrorism exercise conducted between the armies of Pakistan and Sri Lanka. MORE..

| April 28, 2026 11:34 am

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..

| April 28, 2026 10:45 am

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..

| April 28, 2026 10:43 am

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..

| April 28, 2026 9:58 am

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..

| April 28, 2026 9:39 am

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..

| April 28, 2026 9:29 am

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..

| April 28, 2026 9:00 am