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22 questions directed to President over alleged Treasury cyberattack probe delay

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- The Free Lawyers Organisation has stated that although five days have passed since the alleged cyberattack involving a USD 2.5 million Treasury transaction, the relevant facts h... Read More


Guidelines issued for optimal use of digital technologies in govt. institutions

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- The Ministry of Digital Economy and Public Administration has introduced a set of guidelines for heads of institutions on the optimal use of digital technologies in delivering p... Read More


31-year-old arrested with heroin in Katana

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- A suspect has been arrested in the Jayabima area in Katana for the possession of 52 grams and 200 milligrams of heroin. The arrest was made by officers of the Katana Police Sta... Read More


Legal action taken against traders for overpricing rice and bottled water

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has taken legal action against several retail outlets found to be selling rice and bottled drinking water at inflated prices. Accordingly, ... Read More


Sagarika train resumes service today after major derailment

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- The Sagarika Train, which derailed, will resume operations from today (27), according to the Department of Railways. Transport Superintendent Asanka Samarasinghe stated that th... Read More


52-year-old man bound for overseas travel drowns in Deduru Oya

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- A 52-year-old man has drowned while bathing in the Deduru Oya in the Balagollagama area of Mahawa. The deceased has been identified as a resident of Anuradhapura. According to... Read More


''Ehi Passiko'' Peace Walk enters day six; Set to reach Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya today

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- The sixth day of the ''Ehi Passiko'' Peace Walk is set to commence today (27) near the Abeysekaraaramaya, Yakkala. The walk is scheduled to proceed up to the Kelaniya Raja Maha... Read More


Fairly heavy rainfall expected in most parts of the island

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the most parts of the island after 1.00 pm, today (27), the Department of Meteorology said. Showers are likely at some... Read More


Srima De Silva wins 'Derana 60 Plus - Season 07'

Sri Lanka, April 26 -- Srima De Silva was declared the winner of the "Derana 60 Plus - Season 07" at the Grand Finale held on Sunday (26). Anoma Wickramarachchi won the award for the Most Popular Sin... Read More


Vehicle imports surge in 2025, recording third-highest expenditure in history

Sri Lanka, April 26 -- Sri Lanka's vehicle import expenditure has reached its third-highest level in history in 2025, according to the Central Bank's Annual Economic Review for 2025. With the gradual... Read More