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More details revealed on death of FinMin official interdicted over $2.5M cyber fraud
More details revealed on death of FinMin official interdicted over $2.5M cyber fraud
Assistant Director of the External Resources Department of the Ministry of Finance, Ranga Rajapaksa, who had been interdicted over the alleged USD 2.5 million cyber heist, was found dead under suspicious circumstances at his residence in Kuliyapitiya this evening (30). MORE..
| April 30, 2026 10:17 pm
Special police security deployed for May Day celebrations
Special police security deployed for May Day celebrations
Sri Lanka Police have announced that special security arrangements will be in place tomorrow (01) as political parties and organizations prepare to hold May Day rallies and meetings in several parts of the island, including Colombo, to mark International Workers’ Day. MORE..
Oil price hits highest since 2022 after report Trump to be briefed on new Iran options
Oil price hits highest since 2022 after report Trump to be briefed on new Iran options
Oil prices jumped to their highest since 2022 after a report that the US military is set to brief President Donald Trump on new plans for potential action in the Iran war. MORE..
SC rules Sub-Inspector’s fundamental rights violated, orders compensation
SC rules Sub-Inspector’s fundamental rights violated, orders compensation
The Supreme Court has ruled that the fundamental human rights of a Police Sub-Inspector (SI) were violated in when he was brutally assaulted during an incident that took place in 2022. MORE..
Sri Lanka introduces laws for Buddhist monks seeking to travel abroad after major drug bust
Sri Lanka introduces laws for Buddhist monks seeking to travel abroad after major drug bust
The Sri Lankan government has decided to make it mandatory for Buddhist monks travelling abroad to obtain recommendations from their respective senior monk (Guru Hamuduruwo), the regional Buddhist leader, and the Mahanayaka Thero of their respective Nikaya. MORE..
| April 30, 2026 7:24 pm
Iran’s supreme leader vows to protect nuclear and missile capabilities
Iran’s supreme leader vows to protect nuclear and missile capabilities
Iran’s supreme leader said Thursday that the Islamic Republic will protect its “nuclear and missile capabilities” as a national asset, likely seeking to draw a hard line as U.S. President Donald Trump presses for a wider deal to cement the war’s shaky three-week ceasefire. MORE..
Warm weather advisory issued for several provinces
Warm weather advisory issued for several provinces
A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Sabaragamuwa, North-Western provinces and the Monaragala district. MORE..
Finance Ministry official interdicted over $2.5M cyber fraud found dead at home
Finance Ministry official interdicted over $2.5M cyber fraud found dead at home
An Assistant Director at the External Resources Department of the Finance Ministry, who had been interdicted over the alleged theft of USD 2.5 million by hackers, has reportedly been found dead under suspicious circumstances at his residence in Kuliyapitiya. MORE..
| April 30, 2026 4:31 pm
EU mobilises €2.6 million to strengthen civil society in Sri Lanka
EU mobilises €2.6 million to strengthen civil society in Sri Lanka
The European Union (EU)-funded “Together We Rise” initiative, implemented by World Vision and SAFE Foundation in Sri Lanka, is a €2.6 million project designed to strengthen civil society and promote human rights, inclusion and accountable governance. MORE..
US seeks international help to reopen Strait of Hormuz as crude prices surge
US seeks international help to reopen Strait of Hormuz as crude prices surge
The US is pushing for other countries to form an international coalition to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a State Department cable seen by Reuters, as oil prices surged to their highest in more than four years on fears of longer-term disruptions to global fuel supplies. MORE..
Colombo’s inflation rises to 5.4% in April 2026
Colombo’s inflation rises to 5.4% in April 2026
The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on a year-on-year basis, increased to 5.4% in April 2026, up from 2.2% recorded in March 2026, according to the Department of Census and Statistics. MORE..
Advisory issued for severe lightning
Advisory issued for severe lightning
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-Central provinces and in Vavuniya, Mullaittivu, Kurunegala, and Trincomalee districts. MORE..
Proposal submitted for smoking ban for people born after 2010 in Sri Lanka
Proposal submitted for smoking ban for people born after 2010 in Sri Lanka
A concept paper proposing the creation of a “tobacco-free generation” comprising all children born after 2010 has been formally submitted to the Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa. MORE..
Treasury Secretary arrives in parliament to appear before COPF
Treasury Secretary arrives in parliament to appear before COPF
The Secretary to the Treasury Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma has arrived at the Parliamentary Complex, a short while ago, to appear before the Committee on Public Finance (COPF). MORE..
Maldivian President to arrive in Sri Lanka on Monday
Maldivian President to arrive in Sri Lanka on Monday
President of the Republic of Maldives Dr. Mohammed Muizzu is scheduled to undertake a State Visit to Sri Lanka from 4–5 May 2026, on the invitation of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..
Indictments served against Gnanasara Thero over anti-Islamic remarks
Indictments served against Gnanasara Thero over anti-Islamic remarks
Indictments have been served before the Colombo High Court against Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thero, regarding an allegedly derogatory statement made by him on Islam. MORE..
Israeli navy intercepts Global Sumud Flotilla vessels heading to Gaza
Israeli navy intercepts Global Sumud Flotilla vessels heading to Gaza
The Israeli navy intercepted vessels from the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters late Wednesday as they headed toward Gaza to break a blockade on the enclave. MORE..
Finance Ministry to brief Parliament on alleged USD 2.5 million theft by hackers
Finance Ministry to brief Parliament on alleged USD 2.5 million theft by hackers
The Ministry of Finance is set to make a special statement in Parliament regarding the alleged misplacement of USD 2.5 million. MORE..
Court postpones verdict in 4 corruption cases against ex-Dy Minister Sarana Gunawardena
Court postpones verdict in 4 corruption cases against ex-Dy Minister Sarana Gunawardena
The Colombo High Court has postponed the announcement of verdicts in four cases filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) against former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena, who is accused of corruption. MORE..
Treasury Secretary to appear before COPF today
Treasury Secretary to appear before COPF today
The Secretary to the Treasury Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma is scheduled to appear before the Committee on Public Finance (COPF) at 1.00 p.m. today (30).
India hit by $25bn digital fraud surge as central bank plans crackdown
India hit by $25bn digital fraud surge as central bank plans crackdown
A sharp rise in cybercrime has shaken India, where nearly 2.5 million people lost an estimated $25 billion to digital fraud in 2025, highlighting growing risks in the country’s fast-expanding online payment ecosystem. MORE..
SLC Transformation Committee’s priority to overhaul governance and implement new constitution - Eran
SLC Transformation Committee’s priority to overhaul governance and implement new constitution - Eran
The Chairman of the newly appointed Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Transformation Committee, Eran Wickramaratne, has stated that the committee’s immediate priority is a complete overhaul of Sri Lanka Cricket’s governance structure, alongside the implementation of the proposed new constitution. MORE..
Special security and traffic plan in Colombo for May Day rallies - Police
Special security and traffic plan in Colombo for May Day rallies - Police
In line with International Workers’ Day, which falls tomorrow (01), numerous May Day rallies, processions, meetings, and celebrations have been organized across many parts of the island. MORE..
Indian carriers plan to resume operations at Hamad International Airport as fragile ceasefire holds in West Asia
Indian carriers plan to resume operations at Hamad International Airport as fragile ceasefire holds in West Asia
In a significant move, India’s leading airlines are set to restore full-scale operations at Hamad International Airport (DOH) starting today, May 1. MORE..
Finance Secretary’s COPE no-show could trigger legal action, Free Lawyers Organization warns
Finance Secretary’s COPE no-show could trigger legal action, Free Lawyers Organization warns
The Free Lawyers Association states that Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance, Dr. Harsha de Silva, has the authority to take action through parliamentary mechanisms if the Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, fails to appear before Parliament. MORE..