Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways Prasanna Gunasena refutes allegations of irregular or duplicate RDA payments, stating that the Road Development Authority has not made duplicate payments from its primary or related accounts. He describes the accusations as baseless. Source: AdaDerana (April 27, 2026). source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=121779
Colombo Magistrate’s Court remands Attorney-at-Law Thamara Kumari Abeyratne, a suspect in the Ganemulla Sanjeewa murder case, who was detained under the Prevention of Terrorism Act. She remains in custody until May 7. Source: AdaDerana, April 27, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=121778
Investigations are underway into an incident at Bandaranaike International Airport involving several monks arrested with narcotics, announced by Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala. Further details were referenced in AdaDerana. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=121777
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi blamed the United States’ excessive demands for peace-talk failures in Islamabad, as he arrived in Russia. He told reporters that U.S. conditions derailed negotiations. Source: AdaDerana, April 27, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=121776
Sarvajana Balaya protested over an alleged USD 2.5 million cyber heist involving a government loan instalment diverted to an external party. The demonstration, held on April 27, 2026, criticized the incident and called for accountability. Source: AdaDerana. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=121775
A complaint has been filed with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) seeking an investigation into alleged corruption and irregularities in diesel imports by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC). Reported by AdaDerana, April 27, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=121774
Iran, via Pakistani mediators, reportedly offered the U.S. a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the war, delaying nuclear negotiations to a later stage. Axios cited a U.S. official and two sources as of April 27, 2026. News outlet: AdaDerana. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=121773
Five days after a suspected USD 2.5 million Treasury cyberattack, Five questions to President remain, and the Free Lawyers Organisation notes that the facts have not been reported to a Magistrate’s Court. The article links to AdaDerana and mentions delayed reporting and ongoing probe. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=121772
A bombing on a Colombian highway has raised the death toll to 20, with 36 others injured, including minors. The incident occurred on a Saturday, and reports note ongoing casualties. Source: AdaDerana. Date: April 27, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=121771
The Ministry of Digital Economy and Public Administration released guidelines for institutional heads on optimal use of digital technologies to deliver public services remotely, aiming to improve efficiency and digital governance. The guidance focuses on leveraging digital tools in government processes and remote service delivery. Source: AdaDerana, April 27, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=121769