Sajith invites UNP for joint May Day rally

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today officially invited the United National Party (UNP) for a joint May Day rally.

Special traffic plan in Colombo for ‘Walk for Peace’ programme

The Colombo Traffic Division has announced a special traffic plan to facilitate the ‘Walk for Peace’ programme scheduled to be held in Colombo tomorrow (28).

Investigations launched into drug smuggling suspects at Katunayake Airport

Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala said investigations have been initiated into individuals arrested with a large consignment of narcotics at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake.

WhatsApp to end support for older Android devices — check if yours is on the list

WhatsApp will stop working on certain older Android devices from September 8, 2026. Users running Android 5.0 or 5.1 will lose access to the app. The company is advising affected users to back up their chats and upgrade their devices or operating systems to continue using the service.

Lawyer linked to courtroom killing remanded

Suspect attorney arrested for allegedly aiding and abetting the murder of an individual named Ganemulla Sanjeewa inside a Colombo Magistrate’s Court was today produced before Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama by the Criminal Investigation Department.

Health Ministry goes on alert over potential measles outbreak

The Ministry of Health has directed all medical professionals to immediately report any suspected cases of measles through the national surveillance system.

Colombia road bombing death toll 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.

State ceremony of the “Walk for Peace” to be held tomorrow in Colombo

The state ceremony of the “Walk for Peace” programme is scheduled to be held tomorrow (28) at 4.00 p.m. at Independence Square under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

CAA conducts raids in Kandy over sale of Keeri Samba above MRP

Acting on information that Keeri Samba rice was being sold above the stipulated Maximum Retail Price (MRP) at several shops in the Bokkawala area of the Kandy District, officials of the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) carried out a series of special inspections on April 24, 2026.

Crude oil prices surge to $106 a barrel amid US-Iran deadlock

Crude oil prices on Monday climbed once again after falling to $100 per barrel amid rising uncertainty in West Asia.

Joint opposition to lodge complaint with CIABOC on Diesel scam today

Representatives of some opposition political parties is to lodge a complaint with Commission to Investigate Allegations on Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) on alleged Diesel scam today , official sources said yesterday.

Warehouse fire raises concerns over Keheliya drug case evidence

A warehouse containing medicines, samples, and key documents related to a medical supply company linked to the substandard drug case involving former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella has suddenly caught fire, raising serious concerns over the possible destruction of important evidence.

MP Ramanathan Archchuna arrested

Member of Parliament Ramanathan Archchuna was arrested a short while ago.

Iranian foreign minister heads to Russia, Trump says ’call us’ to negotiate

U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran could telephone if it wants to negotiate an end to ​their two-month war, as Tehran’s foreign minister landed in Russia on Monday to seek support from President Vladimir Putin.

Labour officer sentenced to prison for bribery

A Labour Officer who stood indicted with a charge of bribery was sentenced to six year imprisonment by Colombo High Cout Judge Mohamed Mihail.

‘Sagarika’ train resumes operations after derailment

The Railway Department announced that the ‘Sagarika’ train, which derailed last week, will resume normal operations from today (27).

Govt introduces remote work guidelines due to fuel, energy concerns

The government has moved to expand remote working arrangements across the public sector in response to ongoing unrest in the Middle East and its impact on global economic conditions, including fuel supply constraints affecting Sri Lanka.

Who received US $ 2.5 million in cyber theft? Central Bank probes

The Financial Intelligence Unit of the Central Bank is investigating what account US $ 2.5 million was transferred to following the breach of the computer system of the Finance Ministry , Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala said yesterday.

Fiscal Responsibility Act violated : Joint Opposition

While highlighting that the Fiscal Responsibility Act No 33 of 2024 had been violated by sending out funds for a loan borrowed by an Australian agency, the joint opposition yesterday said President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has failed in his duty with regard to the alleged hacking of US dollars 2.5 million.

Technical investigation committee has changed documents : Free Lawyers

The technical investigation committee which was appointed to look into the alleged hacking of dollars 2.5 million has changed relevant documents with the intention of hiding the truth, the Free Lawyers Association said yesterday.

$2.5 Million treasury heist: CID grills seven officials

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has intensified its probe into the theft of US 2.5 million from the computer systems of the Department of External Resources, which operates under the Ministry of Finance.

Shammi Silva set to step down this week

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) President Shammi Silva is expected to step down from his position on Wednesday (29), amid mounting pressure and ongoing discussions at the highest levels of government, according to informed sources.

Police to destroy over 300kg of seized narcotics today

The Police Narcotic Bureau (PNB) is set to destroy nearly 302 kilograms of various illicit drugs today, April 27, following the conclusion of relevant court proceedings. The narcotics were seized during multiple raids and were held as evidence until the legal cases transitioned through the Balapitiya and Chilaw courts.

Iran offers new terms to reopen Strait of Hormuz, Axios reports

The US news outlet, citing a US official and two sources with knowledge of the matter, says Iran has offered Washington a new proposal for reaching a deal on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the ending of the war, “with nuclear negotiations postponed for a later stage”.

22 monks detained over record Rs. 1.1Bn airport drug seizure

In what is being described as the largest drug seizure in the history of the Bandaranaike International Airport, 22 Buddhist monks were produced before the Negombo Magistrate’s Court today (26) following a major narcotics bust.

Trump was likely target of shooting at White House correspondents’ dinner, US official says

President Donald Trump and officials in his administration were the likely targets of a suspect who fired on a security agent guarding the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington, U.S. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said on Sunday.

Mahanayaka Theros condemn ‘monk impersonators’ in drug smuggling

The Mahanayaka Theros of Sri Lanka’s three main Nikayas—Siyam, Amarapura and Ramanna—have issued a joint statement strongly condemning what they described as anti-Sasana and illegal acts carried out by individuals posing as Buddhist monks and misusing saffron robes to transport narcotics.

Mali’s Defence Minister Sadio Camara killed during coordinated attacks

Mali’s Defence Minister, General Sadio Camara. has been killed during coordinated attacks on military sites nationwide, sources told Al Jazeera.

Strait of Hormuz closure threatens humanitarian catastrophe as fertiliser supplies disrupted: UN

With the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the UN Office for Project Services has warned that the disruption of fertiliser supplies threatens a global humanitarian catastrophe.

OCI expansion opens new pathways for Indian Origin Tamils: TPA’s Barath Arullsamy

Sri Lanka’s deepening engagement with India has gained fresh momentum in recent months, underscored by the visit of C. P. Radhakrishnan and high-level discussions on infrastructure, economic cooperation, and people-to-people connectivity.