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)
Iran has offered to end its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for the United States lifting its blockade on the country and an end to the war, while proposing that discussions on the larger question of its nuclear programme would come in a later phase, two regional officials said on Monday (Apr 27). MORE..
27 Apr 2026 (7:19 PM)
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..
27 Apr 2026 (6:52 PM)
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday that it was too early to drop sanctions imposed on Iran. MORE..
27 Apr 2026 (5:39 PM)
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..
27 Apr 2026 (7:00 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)