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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)
Oil prices are climbing today (27), after US officials cancelled a planned trip to Pakistan over the weekend for peace talks, dimming hopes for a swift end to a conflict that has choked off much of the Middle East s vast oil and natural gas supplies from global markets. MORE..
27 Apr 2026 (4:14 PM)
The Sarvajana Balaya organised a protest today (27) expressing opposition to the alleged incident in which a USD 2.5 million loan instalment owed by the government to a foreign entity was reportedly diverted to an external party. MORE..
27 Apr 2026 (2:36 PM)
A 52-year-old man has drowned while bathing in the Deduru Oya in the Balagollagama area of Mahawa. MORE..
27 Apr 2026 (8:23 AM)
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake shook part of northern Japan early Monday, but no damage or casualties have been reported. MORE..
27 Apr 2026 (9:09 AM)
The Sagarika Train, which derailed, will resume operations from today (27), according to the Department of Railways. MORE..
27 Apr 2026 (8:46 AM)