The Colombo Magistrate s Court ordered that Attorney-at-Law Thamara Kumari Abeyratne, who has been named as a suspect in the �Ganemulla Sanjeewa� murder case and was detained under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), be remanded until May 7. MORE..
27 Apr 2026 (3:44 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)
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)
King Charles state visit to the U.S. will go ahead as planned on Monday despite a shooting at a White House dinner attended by President Donald Trump, Buckingham Palace said after discussions with U.S. officials. MORE..
27 Apr 2026 (9:41 AM)
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)
Jaffna District Member of Parliament Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna has been arrested by Ilavalai Police this morning (27). MORE..
27 Apr 2026 (12:03 PM)