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..
27 Apr 2026 (10:34 AM)
Iran through Pakistani mediators gave the U.S. a new proposal on reopening of the Strait #8288;of Hormuz and the ending of the war, with nuclear negotiations postponed for a later #8288;stage, Axios reported on Sunday, citing a U.S. #8288;official and two sources with knowledge #8288;of the matter. MORE..
27 Apr 2026 (1:32 PM)
A suspect has been arrested in the Jayabima area in Katana for the possession of 52 grams and 200 milligrams of heroin. MORE..
27 Apr 2026 (10:34 AM)
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..
27 Apr 2026 (5:02 PM)
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..
27 Apr 2026 (4:02 PM)
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..
27 Apr 2026 (4:45 PM)