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Who received US $ 2.5 million in cyber theft? Central Bank probes

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- The Financial Intelligence Unit of the Central Bank is investigating what account US $ 2.5 million was transferred to following the breach of the computer system of the Finance ... Read More


Govt introduces remote work guidelines due to fuel, energy concerns

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- The government has moved to expand remote working arrangements across the public sector in response to ongoing unrest in the Middle East and its impact on global economic condit... Read More


'Sagarika' train resumes operations after derailment

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- The Railway Department announced that the 'Sagarika' train, which derailed last week, will resume normal operations from today (27). Railway Traffic Superintendent Asanka Samar... Read More


Labour officer sentenced to prison for bribery

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- A Labour Officer who stood indicted with a charge of bribery was sentenced to six year imprisonment by Colombo High Cout Judge Mohamed Mihail. He was fined Rs. 15,000 in additio... Read More


MP Ramanathan Archchuna arrested

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- Member of Parliament Ramanathan Archchuna was arrested a short while ago. He was taken into custody by the Ilavalai Police in Jaffna in connection with an incident in the Periy... Read More


Warehouse fire raises concerns over Keheliya drug case evidence

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- A warehouse containing medicines, samples, and key documents related to a medical supply company linked to the substandard drug case involving former Health Minister Keheliya Ra... Read More


Joint opposition to lodge complaint with CIABOC on Diesel scam today

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- Representatives of some opposition political parties is to lodge a complaint with Commission to Investigate Allegations on Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) on alleged Diesel scam ... Read More


Crude oil prices surge to $106 a barrel amid US-Iran deadlock

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- Crude oil prices on Monday climbed once again after falling to $100 per barrel amid rising uncertainty in West Asia. Brent crude surged around 2 per cent on Sunday after hopes ... Read More


CAA conducts raids in Kandy over sale of Keeri Samba above MRP

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- Acting on information that Keeri Samba rice was being sold above the stipulated Maximum Retail Price (MRP) at several shops in the Bokkawala area of the Kandy District, official... Read More


State ceremony of the "Walk for Peace" to be held tomorrow in Colombo

Sri Lanka, April 27 -- The state ceremony of the "Walk for Peace" programme is scheduled to be held tomorrow (28) at 4.00 p.m. at Independence Square under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Diss... Read More