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Sri Lanka Cricket President Shammi Silva and Executive Committee decide to step down

Sri Lanka Cricket President Shammi Silva and Executive Committee decide to step down

The President of Sri Lanka Cricket, Shammi Silva, and the SLC Executive Committee have decided to resign at a special committee meeting held today. MORE..

| April 28, 2026  5:14 pm
Indian man brings dead sister’s skeleton to bank to withdraw money from her account

Indian man brings dead sister’s skeleton to bank to withdraw money from her account

In a bizarre incident, a man in Odisha made headlines for bringing his dead sister’s skeleton to the bank. The 50-year-old reportedly brought the skeleton as part of his bid to withdraw the money deposited in his sister’s name at the bank. MORE..

| April 28, 2026  5:06 pm
Jailor and two prison guards arrested over inmate death remanded

Jailor and two prison guards arrested over inmate death remanded

Three prison officers who were arrested by the Borella Police in connection with the death of an inmate following a clash at the Colombo Magazine Prison have been remanded until May 6. MORE..

| April 28, 2026  4:56 pm
Vietnamese President To Lam to address Sri Lanka Parliament on May 8

Vietnamese President To Lam to address Sri Lanka Parliament on May 8

The President of Vietnam, To Lam is scheduled to address the Parliament of Sri Lanka on May 8. MORE..

| April 28, 2026  4:56 pm
Cabinet nod to grant Rs. 7.5 million to reconstruct places of worship destroyed by Cyclone Ditwah

Cabinet nod to grant Rs. 7.5 million to reconstruct places of worship destroyed by Cyclone Ditwah

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the resolution furnished by the Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs to provide assistance for the rebuilding and rehabilitation of places of worship affected by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..

| April 28, 2026  4:39 pm
Gunman opens fire at 2 locations in the Greek capital, leaving several wounded

Gunman opens fire at 2 locations in the Greek capital, leaving several wounded

A gunman opened fire at a social security office and at a courthouse in central Athens on Tuesday, wounding several people, Greek authorities said. A police operation was underway to locate the gunman, who Greek media reported was an 89-year-old man. MORE..

| April 28, 2026  4:37 pm
Warm weather advisory issued for several provinces

Warm weather advisory issued for several provinces

A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Northern, North-Central, North-Western provinces and Kegalle, Trincomalee, Batticaloa districts. MORE..

| April 28, 2026  4:31 pm
Food security vital to ensure nation’s sovereignty and national security: PM Harini

Food security vital to ensure nation’s sovereignty and national security: PM Harini

Food security is a crucial factor affecting a country’s stability, sovereignty and national security, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya stated adding in the face of the turbulent global environment prevailing today, the agriculture sector is facing significant challenges. MORE..

| April 28, 2026  4:22 pm
Former SriLankan CEO Kapila Chandrasena further remanded

Former SriLankan CEO Kapila Chandrasena further remanded

Former SriLankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer Kapila Chandrasena, who was arrested in connection with an incident involving the alleged acceptance of bribes during the purchase of Airbus aircraft for the airline, has been further remanded until May 05, 2026. MORE..

| April 28, 2026  3:50 pm
Bangladesh starts fuelling its first nuclear power station

Bangladesh starts fuelling its first nuclear power station

Bangladesh will begin loading uranium fuel into its first nuclear power station on Tuesday (Apr 28), a key step towards bringing the 2,400 megawatt plant online to ease pressure on the overstretched power grid. MORE..

| April 28, 2026  3:50 pm
Investigation launched over missing USD 625,000 payment to US Post

Investigation launched over missing USD 625,000 payment to US Post

Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has revealed that investigations have been launched regarding a payment made by Sri Lanka’s Department of Posts to the US Postal Service (USPS), which has not been received by the intended party. MORE..

video | April 28, 2026  3:31 pm
UNP declines SJB May Day invitation citing Poya Day observance

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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..

video | April 28, 2026  12:18 pm
Over 570 suspects arrested in island-wide narcotics operations

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

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

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

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