Jaffna District Member of Parliament Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna has been arrested by Ilavalai Police this morning (27). MORE..
27 Apr 2026 (12:03 PM)
Investigations have been initiated into an incident involving several saffron-robed individuals arrested with narcotics at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), the Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala stated. MORE..
27 Apr 2026 (3:32 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)
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)
The Free Lawyers Organisation has stated that although five days have passed since the alleged cyberattack involving a USD 2.5 million Treasury transaction, the relevant facts have not yet been reported to a Magistrate s Court. MORE..
27 Apr 2026 (1:03 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)