A special traffic plan will be implemented in Colombo tomorrow (28) in connection with the Walk for Peace programme. According to the Police, the programme is scheduled to commence at 4:00 am at Inde

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has decided to dedicate the ‘Major Club Women’s 50-Over Tournament’ in memory of the late Gwen Herat, the founding president of the Sri Lanka Women’s Cricket Association. Acco

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has invited the United National Party (UNP) to join the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) May Day rally, calling for unity in protecting workers’ rights and advancing nat

The first stage of cheque distribution under the government’s relief programme for families affected by Cyclone Ditwah was carried out today in the Badulla Divisional Secretariat Division. A total of

A Supreme Court judge today withdrew from proceedings on the appeal filed by former Minister Rishad Bathiudeen against a verdict relating to the clearing of forest reserves near the Wilpattu sanctuary

Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama today ordered that the female lawyer arrested in connection with allegations of aiding and abetting the murder of underworld figure ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’,

Sri Lanka to build shelters for Cyclone Ditwah victims Posted by ONLANKA Newsroom on April 27, 2026 - 3:17 pm Sri Lanka will build interim shelters for about 1,000 people displaced by Cyclone Ditwah

Hilton Yala Resort Sri Lanka has been recognized by Luxury Lifestyle Awards with the title of Best Luxury Wildlife Resort in Sri Lanka, acknowledging the resort’s distinctive approach to nature-led ho

Magistrate Court of Colombo issues interim order under Section 24(2) of the Online Safety Act against Rizly Illiyas, who launched a targeted online attack labelled “MAFIA GANGSTER ROBBERS” just days b

April 27, Colombo (LNW): Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the most parts of the island after 1.00 pm, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather forecast today (2

April 27, Colombo (LNW): The sixth day of the “Ehi Passiko” Peace Walk begins today (27), with participants gathering near Abeysekaraaramaya before setting off on the next leg of their journey. The p

April 27, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka’s Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has stepped up enforcement efforts against retailers accused of overcharging, launching a series of surprise inspections that have

April 27, Colombo (LNW): In response to continuing instability in the Middle East and its knock-on effects on the global economy—particularly disruptions to fuel supplies impacting Sri Lanka—the gover

By: Isuru Parakrama April 27, Colombo (LNW): Authorities have launched an extensive investigation into the destination of US $2.5 million that was illicitly diverted following a cyber intrusion into

April 27, Colombo (LNW): MP Archchuna Ramanathan has been taken into police custody following a confrontation in Periyavilaan, Jaffna, where he is accused of threatening two women with a pistol during

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Russia for talks with President Vladimir Putin, as Teheran intensifies diplomatic efforts to end the United States-Israel war on Iran. Upon his

A sum of LKR. 9,687,462, raised from day’s salary officers of the Police Department, has been donated to the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, established to support the recovery of communities affected by

In a battle between the bottom-placed teams, momentum shifted hands multiple times before Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) beat Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the Super Over, with Rinku Singh playing a pivo

A major stock of narcotics seized during Police raids was destroyed today (27) under the supervision of judicial authorities. The haul of narcotics was destroyed following the conclusion of related c

Twelve days after defeating Rajasthan Royals [RR] by nullifying Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Sunrisers Hyderabad [SRH] defeated them in spite of an astonishing innings from the boy wonder. Sooryavanshi scor

WhatsApp will stop working on Android smartphones running versions older than Android 6 from September 8, 2026. The Meta‑owned messaging app announced that continued access will only be available for

The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (27), compared to last Friday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from

The Department of Wildlife Conservation and the Civil Aviation Authority have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at minimizing harm to wildlife around airports while ensuring the efficie

The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-central, North-western provinces and Galle, Matara, Mannar, and Vavuniya district

The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka on Sunday (26) celebrated the 15th anniversary of American Corner Jaffna (ACJ), highlighting its longstanding role in connecting communities in Northern Sri Lanka with th

United States President Donald Trump was evacuated from the White House correspondents’ dinner in Washington, DC, after shots were fired outside the event. Trump was rushed offstage at the Washington

by Rebecca Jayatissa, Communications Professional – CEPA As the Centre for Poverty Analysis marks a quarter century of work, Sri Lanka has cause to reflect on what independent research has meant for

MP Archchuna arrested over firearm threat allegation Posted by ONLANKA Newsroom on April 27, 2026 - 12:22 pm MP Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna was arrested by Ilavalai Police today over allegations of thr

The Joint Opposition Alliance has lodged a complaint with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption, calling for a probe into alleged corruption and irregularities linked to d

The Ministries of Digital Economy and Public Administration have jointly introduced interim guidelines for heads of government institutions on the optimal use of digital technologies in delivering pub

The Sri Lankan rupee remains steady against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (27), compared to last Friday, with the selling rate steady at Rs. 321. According to Seylan Bank,

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Day seven of the internationally renowned Walk for Peace campaign commenced this morning from the Abeysekararama Temple in Yakkala. The day’s journey is scheduled to conclude at the historic Kelaniya

Oil prices climbed on Monday after plans for a second round of peace negotiations between the U.S. and Iran unravelled again. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard also reportedly boarded two cargo ships near t

Sri Lanka expands remote work for public sector Posted by ONLANKA Newsroom on April 27, 2026 - 10:44 am The Sri Lanka government has issued new interim guidelines to expand remote work in the public

Member of Parliament Archchuna Ramanathan has been arrested in connection with an incident in Periyavilaan, Jaffna, where he allegedly threatened two women by pointing a pistol at them during a heated