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)
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)
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..
27 Apr 2026 (1:51 PM)
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..
27 Apr 2026 (9:07 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)
The Sagarika Train, which derailed, will resume operations from today (27), according to the Department of Railways. MORE..
27 Apr 2026 (8:46 AM)