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Sri Lanka's fuel import bill expected to rise sharply in 2026 - CBSL forecast

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has projected a significant increase in the country's fuel import expenditure in 2026, citing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and continue... Read More


Frequent lightning threat endangers lives of Pitakanda residents

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- Residents of Pitakanda village in the Ayagama Divisional Secretariat Division of Ratnapura District are calling for the installation of lightning protection systems owing to the... Read More


126 drunk drivers arrested during special police operation

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- A total of 20 individuals directly linked to criminal activities have been identified and arrested under the 'Nation United - National Drive' campaign aimed at eradicating narco... Read More


US freezes US$344 million in Iran-linked crypto assets

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- The United States has frozen US$344 million in cryptocurrency assets over ties to Iran, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Friday (Apr 24), as Washington seeks to raise pr... Read More


Scam Alert: Public warned of new digital scam involving malicious APK files

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- Sri Lanka Police have announced that it successfully identified information regarding a new digital scam targeting bank accounts. Issuing a statement, the Police Headquarters n... Read More


Significant progress made in probe into USD 2.5M cyber heist - Dy Minister

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- Significant progress has been made in investigations into the incident in which a loan installment of USD 2.5 million owed by the government to a foreign entity was diverted to ... Read More


Suspect arrested at BIA with foreign cigarettes worth Rs. 38.67 mln

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- A suspect has been arrested by Sri Lanka Customs officials at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to smuggle a consignment of foreign-made cigarettes and ele... Read More


Sri Lanka Police urge public discipline for "Walk for Peace" journey

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- Sri Lanka Police have requested the public to maintain strict discipline and restraint to ensure the success of the internationally acclaimed "Ehipassiko - Walk for Peace." Aut... Read More


Sri Lanka's tourist arrivals exceed 840,000 so far this year

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) stated that the number of tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka so far has crossed the 840,000 mark. Accordingly, a total of 840,411... Read More


Severe dry conditions drive rapid drop in Castlereagh and Maussakelle reservoir water levels

Sri Lanka, April 24 -- Water levels in the Castlereagh and Maussakelle reservoirs are declining rapidly due to the prevailing extreme dry weather conditions in the catchment areas on the western slope... Read More