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..
28 Apr 2026 (6:09 PM)
The internationally recognized �Ehipassiko� peace walk, led by Venerable Pannakara Thero and a group of monks visiting from the United States, drew to close at the Independence Square in Colombo this evening (28). MORE..
28 Apr 2026 (8:37 PM)
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..
28 Apr 2026 (6:44 PM)
The United Arab Emirates will withdraw from Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) on May 1, the UAE s state news agency WAM said. MORE..
28 Apr 2026 (7:49 PM)
The Criminal Investigation Department today (28) presented facts before the Colombo Fort Magistrate s Court regarding a controversial USD 2.5 million payment made by the Treasury, which was allegedly diverted to a fraudulent party. MORE..
28 Apr 2026 (9:33 PM)
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..
28 Apr 2026 (6:07 PM)