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Fairly heavy rainfall above 50 mm expected in some parts of the island

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- Showers or thundershowers will occur in the most parts of the island after 1.00 pm today (30), the Department of Meteorology said. Fairly heavy rainfall above 50 mm are likely ... Read More


Finance Ministry official interdicted over $2.5M cyber fraud found dead at home

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- 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... Read More


Colombo's inflation rises to 5.4% in April 2026

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- 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 20... Read More


Proposal submitted for smoking ban for people born after 2010 in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- 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 Medi... Read More


Treasury Secretary arrives in parliament to appear before COPF

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- 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). T... Read More


Maldivian President to arrive in Sri Lanka on Monday

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- 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 Dis... Read More


Indictments served against Gnanasara Thero over anti-Islamic remarks

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- Indictments have been served before the Colombo High Court against Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thero, regarding an allegedly derogatory ... Read More


Finance Ministry to brief Parliament on alleged USD 2.5 million theft by hackers

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- The Ministry of Finance is set to make a special statement in Parliament regarding the alleged misplacement of USD 2.5 million. According to ministry sources, Deputy Minister o... Read More


Court postpones verdict in 4 corruption cases against ex-Dy Minister Sarana Gunawardena

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- 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 form... Read More


SLC President Shammi Silva and Executive Committee resign with effect from today

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- The President of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), Shammi Silva has tendered his resignation from the post with effect from today (29), SLC said in a statement. The officer bearers and ... Read More