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King Charles arrives in US for state visit amid differences over Iran war

Britain’s King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived in the United States on Monday for a four-day trip, welcomed by self-proclaimed royal fan Donald Trump even as the U.S. president has differed with the British government over the Iran war. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 28, 2026 5:52 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..

(0)Comments | April 28, 2026 9:29 am

Taylor Swift files to trademark voice and image after AI concerns

Taylor Swift has applied to trademark her voice and appearance in an apparent attempt to protect herself from artificial intelligence impersonations. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 28, 2026 9:40 am

‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 sets June 21 release date as new trailer promises fire and blood

House of the Dragon” Season 3 has an official premiere date at HBO. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 28, 2026 10:55 am

Jailor and warden arrested over inmate death at Magazine Prison

A jailor and a warden have been arrested following the death of a 37-year-old inmate at the Magazine Prison last evening (27), police said.

(0)Comments | April 28, 2026 7:47 am

Fairly heavy rainfall expected in several provinces today

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the most parts of the island after 1.00 pm, today (28), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 28, 2026 5:53 am

Suspect in Washington dinner shooting charged with trying to assassinate Trump

The man accused of opening fire at a Washington dinner attended by Donald Trump was charged on Monday with attempting to assassinate the U.S. president and could face life in prison if convicted. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 28, 2026 6:42 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..

(0)Comments | April 28, 2026 10:45 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..

(0)Comments | April 28, 2026 9:00 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..

(0)Comments | April 28, 2026 9:58 am

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..

(0)Comments | April 28, 2026 11:34 am

Parliamentary Committee to probe USD 2.5 million Treasury theft allegation

The Parliamentary Committee on Public Finance is scheduled to convene today (28) to discuss the alleged theft of USD 2.5 million from the Treasury by an external party. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 28, 2026 8:49 am

Final day of ‘‘Ehi Passiko’‘ Peace Walk today; Special state ceremony and traffic plan in Colombo

The final day of the ‘‘Ehi Passiko’‘ Peace Walk will be held today (28). MORE..

(0)Comments | April 28, 2026 6:13 am

Special traffic arrangements in Colombo as ‘‘Walk for Peace’’ concludes today

A special traffic plan has been issued by Sri Lanka Police in connection with the final day of the ‘‘Walk for Peace,’’ which will be centered in Colombo today (28). MORE..

(0)Comments | April 28, 2026 6:33 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..

(0)Comments | April 28, 2026 9:39 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..

(0)Comments | April 28, 2026 10:43 am

Ex-army soldier arrested with grenade and ammunition

A suspect has been arrested in the Atawiragollewa in Kongollewa area for the possession of a live hand grenade, 52 T-56 live rounds, and 30 rounds of 9mm ammunition. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 28, 2026 7:39 am

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..

(0)Comments | April 27, 2026 7:16 am

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..

(0)Comments | April 27, 2026 3:15 pm

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..

(0)Comments | April 27, 2026 6:05 am

‘‘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..

(0)Comments | April 27, 2026 6:52 am

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..

(0)Comments | April 27, 2026 2:02 pm

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..

(0)Comments | April 27, 2026 9:04 am

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..

(0)Comments | April 27, 2026 2:14 pm

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..

(0)Comments | April 27, 2026 2:44 pm

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..

(0)Comments | April 27, 2026 7:39 am

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..

(0)Comments | April 27, 2026 5:22 pm

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..

(0)Comments | April 27, 2026 6:12 am

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..

(0)Comments | April 27, 2026 2:32 pm

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.

(0)Comments | April 27, 2026 4:57 pm

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..

(0)Comments | April 27, 2026 7:37 am

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..

(0)Comments | April 27, 2026 11:08 am

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..

(0)Comments | April 27, 2026 6:53 am

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..

(0)Comments | April 27, 2026 5:46 pm

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..

(0)Comments | April 27, 2026 12:02 pm

WhatsApp will stop working on these phones from September 8

The Meta-owned popular instant messaging app will drop support for versions older than Android 6 starting September 8, 2026. This means if you have a smartphone running an older Android OS, WhatsApp will stop working on that device. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 27, 2026 11:00 am

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..

(0)Comments | April 27, 2026 4:09 pm

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..

(0)Comments | April 27, 2026 8:11 am

‘Michael’ scores biggest music biopic opening ever with $97M debut

Michael is already shattering box office records. MORE..

(0)Comments | April 27, 2026 9:54 am

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..

(0)Comments | April 27, 2026 5:30 pm

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..

(0)Comments | April 27, 2026 1:06 pm

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..

(0)Comments | April 27, 2026 11:33 am

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..

(0)Comments | April 27, 2026 3:32 pm

MP Ramanathan Archchuna arrested

Jaffna District Member of Parliament Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna has been arrested by Ilavalai Police this morning (27). MORE..

(0)Comments | April 27, 2026 10:33 am

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..

(0)Comments | April 27, 2026 4:35 pm

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..

(0)Comments | April 27, 2026 2:32 pm

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..

(0)Comments | April 27, 2026 9:04 am

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..

(0)Comments | April 27, 2026 1:44 pm

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..

(0)Comments | April 27, 2026 3:36 pm

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..

(0)Comments | April 27, 2026 12:21 pm

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