Police say ongoing investigations into the reported theft of Rs. 35 million from a state-owned bank in Horana have increasingly pointed towards an alleged internal financial fraud rather than an external robbery.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israeli forces now control more than 60% of the Gaza Strip and are moving toward securing 70% of the territory, as military operations against Hamas continue, according to Israel National News.

US President Donald Trump said he thinks Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is “more rational” than his predecessor, adding in an interview with NBC that Khamenei is “pretty badly injured.”

The Prime Minister and the Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has stressed the importance of data-driven decision-making in creating an education system that ensures equal opportunities for all students across Sri Lanka.

Iran could issue a 30-day deadline for reopening the Strait of Hormuz under Iranian management in light of US actions, a member of Iran’s negotiating team said in a recent interview with the country’s semi-official Fars news agency.

A special programme to recognise Divisional Secretariat offices in the Western Province for outstanding performance under the President’s Fund decentralisation initiative was held at the Miloda Auditorium in Colombo, the President’s Media Division said in a statement.

A sharp increase in dengue cases has been recorded in 14 districts across the country, the National Dengue Control Unit said, prompting authorities to strengthen inspection and prevention activities.

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An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for strong winds of about 40-50 kmph over the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Northern and North-central provinces and in the Trincomalee and Hambantota districts, due to the active south-west monsoonal condition.

The Assistant Manager of a state-owned bank in Horana, who has been arrested over the disappearance of Rs. 35 million, was taken to the bank premises today (07) as investigations continued into the incident.