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USD 2.5 million Treasury payment diverted to hackers? – Opposition demands urgent probe
USD 2.5 million Treasury payment diverted to hackers? – Opposition demands urgent probe
Reports claiming that USD 2.5 million from Sri Lanka’s Treasury may have likely been diverted to cybercriminals has sparked concern, with the government yet to respond to the allegation highlighted by the country’s opposition. MORE..
EU to consider forcing countries to hold, redistribute jet fuel stocks
EU to consider forcing countries to hold, redistribute jet fuel stocks
The European Union is considering requiring countries to hold stockpiles of jet fuel, and potentially redistribute it based on regional needs and shortages, Europe’s energy policy chief told Reuters on Wednesday, as concerns mount over possible shortages tied to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. MORE..
President directs to complete compensation payments for partially damaged homes before May-end
President directs to complete compensation payments for partially damaged homes before May-end
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials to ensure that the Government approved compensation of Rs. 500,000 for houses partially damaged by Cyclone Ditwah is paid to all beneficiaries before the end of May, except in exceptional circumstances. 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, North-Western, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and Eastern provinces and the Monaragala district. MORE..
Detention order on ex-SIS chief Suresh Sallay to continue
Detention order on ex-SIS chief Suresh Sallay to continue
The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today directed the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to report on May 20 the progress of the investigations into the arrested suspects...MORE..
Iran’s IRGC Navy claims it has seized two ships in Strait of Hormuz - state media
Iran’s IRGC Navy claims it has seized two ships in Strait of Hormuz - state media
The IRGC has seized two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, state news has claimed. MORE..
Chaminda Pathiraja appointed Controller General of Immigration and Emigration
Chaminda Pathiraja appointed Controller General of Immigration and Emigration
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to appoint Iraj Chaminda Pathiraja to the post of Controller General of Immigration and Emigration on a permanent basis. MORE..
Three vessels hit by gunfire in Strait of Hormuz, crews safe
Three vessels hit by gunfire in Strait of Hormuz, crews safe
At least three container ships were hit by gunfire in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, maritime security sources and the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said. MORE..
Expert committee to monitor implementation of recommendations on Easter attacks
Expert committee to monitor implementation of recommendations on Easter attacks
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to establish a structured mechanism to monitor the implementation of recommendations related to the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks. MORE..
Sri Lanka Embassy in Riyadh launches special weekend consular service
Sri Lanka Embassy in Riyadh launches special weekend consular service
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Riyadh has introduced a Special Weekend Consular Services Programme to assist Sri Lankan expatriates who are unable to visit the Embassy during regular working days. MORE..
Second ship fired on in Strait of Hormuz - UKMTO
Second ship fired on in Strait of Hormuz - UKMTO
The UK Maritime Trade Operations Centre (UKMTO) is reporting that a second vessel has been fired upon in the Strait of Hormuz. MORE..
Advisory issued for severe lightning in several provinces
Advisory issued for severe lightning in several provinces
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-Western, North-Central, Southern and Uva provinces and in Ampara, and Batticaloa districts. MORE..
Former SIS Chief Suresh Sallay produced before Fort Magistrate’s Court
Former SIS Chief Suresh Sallay produced before Fort Magistrate’s Court
The Former Director of the State Intelligence Service, Suresh Sallay, who is currently detained under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), has been produced before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court under tight security by officers of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). MORE..
Thirteen killed in second India fireworks blast in three days
Thirteen killed in second India fireworks blast in three days
At least 13 people have been killed in an explosion at a firecracker factory in India’s southern state of Kerala, officials say. MORE..
Former MP Premalal Jayasekara granted bail
Former MP Premalal Jayasekara granted bail
Former Ratnapura District Parliamentarian Premalal Jayasekara, who was arrested yesterday (21) in connection with an alleged incident of threatening an individual with a firearm, has been granted bail. MORE..
Opposition calls for key officials to testify before committee probing controversial release of 323 containers
Opposition calls for key officials to testify before committee probing controversial release of 323 containers
Opposition members of the Parliamentary Committee appointed to investigate the release of 323 containers from the Colombo Harbour that were not subjected to mandatory physical inspection have submitted a proposal requesting the summoning of several high-ranking officials to give evidence. MORE..
External shocks to slow Sri Lanka’s economic growth in 2026: Prof. Priyanga Dunusinghe
External shocks to slow Sri Lanka’s economic growth in 2026: Prof. Priyanga Dunusinghe
Sri Lanka’s economic growth rate in 2026 is projected to be lower than the growth recorded in 2025, according to Professor in Economics at the Department of Economics, Priyanga Dunusinghe of the University of Colombo. MORE..
Arrested Premalal Jayasekara brought to court
Arrested Premalal Jayasekara brought to court
Former Ratnapura District Parliamentarian Premalal Jayasekara, who was arrested yesterday (21) in connection with an alleged incident of threatening an individual with a firearm, has been brought to the Nuwara Eliya Magistrate’s Court. MORE..
Retired Health Ministry legal officer arrested on bribery charges
Retired Health Ministry legal officer arrested on bribery charges
A former Chief Legal Officer (retired) of the Ministry of Health has been arrested by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption. MORE..
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard opens fire on ship in Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard opens fire on ship in Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard opened fire Wednesday on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, damaging the ship and further raising the stakes as planned ceasefire talks in Pakistan failed to materialize. MORE..
Youth killed in motorcycle–jeep collision in Siyambalanduwa
Youth killed in motorcycle–jeep collision in Siyambalanduwa
An individual has been killed in an accident involving a motorcycle and a luxury jeep along the Siyambalanduwa– Ethimale road. MORE..
Everyone born in UK after 2008 to be banned from smoking
Everyone born in UK after 2008 to be banned from smoking
Children aged 17 or younger will face a lifelong ban on buying cigarettes in UK, as the Tobacco and Vapes Bill clears British Parliament. MORE..
Govt. pledges full support to strengthen “Ratama Ekata” anti-drug programme
Govt. pledges full support to strengthen “Ratama Ekata” anti-drug programme
The government would extend its fullest support to sustain and strengthen the ‘Ratama Ekata’ national programme launched with the aim of eradicating the drugs menace from the country, Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) stated. MORE..
Gold prices increase after US extends ceasefire with Iran
Gold prices increase after US extends ceasefire with Iran
Gold prices firmed on Wednesday as lower oil prices, following a U.S. extension of a ceasefire with Iran, eased fears of an inflation spike and prolonged high interest rates. MORE..
Iranian military threatens to attack oil production sites of Gulf neighbors
Iranian military threatens to attack oil production sites of Gulf neighbors
An Iranian military commander has warned the country’s southern neighbors that if their land or facilities are used by enemies to attack Iran, “they should say goodbye to oil production in the Middle East region,” according to state media. MORE..