Maithri Gunaratne accuses President, Finance Secretary after hackers steal $2.5 mln
The President of the Free Lawyers Organisation, President’s Counsel Maithri Gunaratne, has claimed that both the President and the Secretary to the Finance Ministry should be held responsible over the disappearance of a USD 2.5 million payment owed to Australia. MORE..
- Landslide early warnings issued to areas in two districts
- US military seizes another oil tanker associated with Iran in Indian ocean
- Maithri Gunaratne accuses President, Finance Secretary after hackers steal $2.5 mln
- Trump orders Navy to ‘shoot and kill any boat’ laying mines in Hormuz Strait
- Italy ready to deploy two minesweepers in Hormuz Strait, navy chief says
- Deadline for 2026 A/L exam applications ends midnight tomorrow
- West Bengal and Tamil Nadu record highest voter turnout in India
- Iran war pushing more than 30 million back into poverty, UN development chief says
- May 02 holiday revised; May 31 declared public holiday for Vesak
- Israel awaiting US green light to ‘return Iran to Stone Age’: defence minister
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Israel awaiting US green light to ‘return Iran to Stone Age’: defence minister
Defence minister Israel Katz said on Thursday that Israel was “prepared to resume the war against Iran”, adding that his country was awaiting a green light from the United States to return Iran to “the Stone Age”. MORE..
May 02 holiday revised; May 31 declared public holiday for Vesak
As the official program for the 2026 State Vesak Festival is scheduled to be held on May 30, the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government has issued an extraordinary gazette notification declaring the following day, May 31, as a public holiday. MORE..
Iran war pushing more than 30 million back into poverty, UN development chief says
More than 30 million people will be pushed back into poverty by the impacts of the Iran war including disruptions to fuel and fertiliser supplies just as farmers are planting crops, U.N. development chief Alexander De Croo said on Thursday. MORE..
West Bengal and Tamil Nadu record highest voter turnout in India
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar praised voters for their participation as polling concluded at 6 pm on Thursday, announcing that West Bengal and Tamil Nadu achieved the highest-ever voter turnout since Independence. MORE..
Deadline for 2026 A/L exam applications ends midnight tomorrow
The Department of Examinations has announced that the acceptance of applications for the 2026 G.C.E Advanced Level (A/L) Examination will conclude tomorrow (24) at 12.00 midnight. MORE..
Italy ready to deploy two minesweepers in Hormuz Strait, navy chief says
Italy is ready to deploy up to four vessels, including two minesweepers, as part of an international mission to clear the Strait of Hormuz, the navy’s chief of staff said. MORE..
Trump orders Navy to ‘shoot and kill any boat’ laying mines in Hormuz Strait
President Donald Trump on Thursday said he has ordered the U.S. Navy “to shoot and kill any boat” that is laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz. MORE..
US military seizes another oil tanker associated with Iran in Indian ocean
The US military on Thursday seized another tanker associated with the smuggling of Iranian oil, ratcheting up a standoff with Iran a day after its paramilitary Revolutionary Guards took control of two vessels in the crucial Strait of Hormuz. MORE..
Landslide early warnings issued to areas in two districts
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued an early landslide warning for several Divisional Secretariat Divisions (DSDs) in Kurunegala and Ratnapura districts. MORE..
Underworld figure ‘Keselwatte Dinusha’ remanded
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (23) ordered that organized criminal Dinush Chathuranga, alias ‘Keselwatte Dinusha’, who was arrested in India and brought back to Sri Lanka, be remanded until May 05. MORE..
Lebanon to seek ceasefire extension in US-hosted talks with Israel
The United States will host a second meeting between Lebanese and Israeli envoys on Thursday, with Beirut seeking the extension of a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, a day after Israeli strikes killed at least five people including a journalist. MORE..
“China debt trap” narrative is baseless, pushed by the West, says European scholar
China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is far more ambitious than the ports, railways and highways that it is often reduced to in Western commentary, said Hussein Askary, a prominent Iraqi-Swedish scholar of international relations and geo-economics. MORE..
Warm weather advisory issued for several provinces
A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Northern, North-Central, North-Western, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and Eastern provinces and the Monaragala district. MORE..
Hackers breached system via email, efforts underway to recover funds - Finance Secretary
The Secretary to the Ministry of Finance Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma says that efforts are already underway to recover as much as possible of the USD 2.5 million in funds obtained by cyber criminals who breached a computer system at the Finance Ministry. MORE..
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‘First revenue’ from Hormuz toll deposited into Central Bank - Iranian deputy speaker
The deputy speaker of Iran’s parliament, Hamidreza Haji Babaei, says the first revenues collected from tolls imposed on ships using the Strait of Hormuz have been deposited into the Central Bank account. MORE..
May 02 holiday revised; May 31 declared public holiday for Vesak
As the official program for the 2026 State Vesak Festival is scheduled to be held on May 30, the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government has issued an extraordinary gazette notification declaring the following day, May 31, as a public holiday. MORE..
Iran war pushing more than 30 million back into poverty, UN development chief says
More than 30 million people will be pushed back into poverty by the impacts of the Iran war including disruptions to fuel and fertiliser supplies just as farmers are planting crops, U.N. development chief Alexander De Croo said on Thursday. MORE..
West Bengal and Tamil Nadu record highest voter turnout in India
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar praised voters for their participation as polling concluded at 6 pm on Thursday, announcing that West Bengal and Tamil Nadu achieved the highest-ever voter turnout since Independence. MORE..
Deadline for 2026 A/L exam applications ends midnight tomorrow
The Department of Examinations has announced that the acceptance of applications for the 2026 G.C.E Advanced Level (A/L) Examination will conclude tomorrow (24) at 12.00 midnight. MORE..
Italy ready to deploy two minesweepers in Hormuz Strait, navy chief says
Italy is ready to deploy up to four vessels, including two minesweepers, as part of an international mission to clear the Strait of Hormuz, the navy’s chief of staff said. MORE..
Trump orders Navy to ‘shoot and kill any boat’ laying mines in Hormuz Strait
President Donald Trump on Thursday said he has ordered the U.S. Navy “to shoot and kill any boat” that is laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz. MORE..
US military seizes another oil tanker associated with Iran in Indian ocean
The US military on Thursday seized another tanker associated with the smuggling of Iranian oil, ratcheting up a standoff with Iran a day after its paramilitary Revolutionary Guards took control of two vessels in the crucial Strait of Hormuz. MORE..
Landslide early warnings issued to areas in two districts
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued an early landslide warning for several Divisional Secretariat Divisions (DSDs) in Kurunegala and Ratnapura districts. MORE..
Underworld figure ‘Keselwatte Dinusha’ remanded
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (23) ordered that organized criminal Dinush Chathuranga, alias ‘Keselwatte Dinusha’, who was arrested in India and brought back to Sri Lanka, be remanded until May 05. MORE..
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Billionaire backer sues Trump family’s crypto firm over alleged extortion
The Trump family’s World Liberty Financial crypto venture is being sued by one of its billionaire backers over allegations of extortion. MORE..
Ping-pong robot Ace makes history by beating top-level human players
Ping-pong robot Ace makes history by beating top-level human players
An autonomous robot ping-pong player dubbed Ace has achieved a milestone for AI and robotics in Tokyo by competing against and sometimes defeating top-level human players at table tennis, a feat that could presage an array of other applications for similarly adept robots. MORE..
Turkey Parliament votes to ban Social Media for under-15s
Turkey Parliament votes to ban Social Media for under-15s
The Turkish parliament voted on Wednesday to prevent children under the age of 15 from accessing social media platforms, state media agency Anadolu reported, the latest country to try such a ban.
Los Angeles schools set limits on classroom screen time
Los Angeles schools set limits on classroom screen time
Los Angeles’ school board on Tuesday passed a measure regulating students’ screen time during classroom assignments, reflecting concerns that technology could be linked to a host of ailments including obesity and depression. MORE..
Entertainment
French-Algerian author Kamel Daoud says Algeria sentenced him to 3 years for award-winning novel
French-Algerian author Kamel Daoud said Wednesday that he has been sentenced to three years in prison in Algeria for his book “Houris,” a recipient of France’s most prestigious literary award. MORE..
‘Red Easter’ – A powerful cinematic voice from an internationally award-winning director
‘Red Easter’ – A powerful cinematic voice from an internationally award-winning director
Red Easter, directed by U.A. Palliyaguru, stands today as a bold and compelling creative voice emerging from Sri Lanka to the global cinema stage. The film has already garnered significant international attention, establishing itself as a noteworthy presence in the competitive world of global filmmaking. MORE..
Netflix cancels docuseries with Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson after fight
Netflix cancels docuseries with Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson after fight
A three-part Netflix docuseries featuring former One Direction members Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson has reportedly been shelved. MORE..
Indian Actor Suriya arrives in Sri Lanka
Indian Actor Suriya arrives in Sri Lanka
Acclaimed Tamil actor Suriya Sivakumar has reportedly arrived in Sri Lanka. MORE..
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Sports
Trump envoy seeks to replace Iran with Italy in upcoming World Cup
A top envoy to U.S. President Donald Trump has asked FIFA to replace Iran with Italy in the upcoming World Cup, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. MORE..
World Cup last-minute ticket sales phase re-opens 50 days from kick-off
With 50 days remaining until the start of the 2026 World Cup, FIFA’s last-minute sales phase re-opens on Wednesday with tickets for all 104 matches available on a first-come, first-served basis. MORE..
Wesley to take on Prince of Wales’ to kick start Inter-School Rugby League tournament
The 2026 Inter-School Rugby League tournament is scheduled to get underway today (23) with 18 teams vying for honours. MORE..
Chamari stars in Sri Lanka’s series-levelling victory over Bangladesh
Riding on skipper Chamari Athapaththu’s all-round brilliance, Sri Lanka bounced back strongly in the three-match WODI series, defeating hosts Bangladesh by four wickets in the second match at the Rajshahi Divisional Stadium on Wednesday. MORE..
Pakistan’s Mohammad Nawaz under investigation after positive test for recreational drug use
Mohammad Nawaz is under investigation by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after a positive test for recreational drug use, Espncricinfo can reveal. Nawaz’s deal to join Surrey for the T20 Blast in England has fallen through as a result. MORE..
