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New cyber security law to be introduced soon: Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- A new cyber security law will be introduced under which a Cyber Security Regulatory Authority will be introduced soon, Deputy Minister of Digital Infrastructure Eranga Weeraratne ... Read More


Father of two arrested over alleged sexual abuse of 13-year-old schoolgirl

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- A 40-year-old father of two has been arrested by the Lidula Police on suspicion of impregnating a 13-year-old schoolgirl, authorities confirmed on Friday morning. The victim, a G... Read More


21 alleged underworld members deported from Dubai arrive in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- A group of 21 alleged underworld members who were reportedly deported from Dubai arrived in Sri Lanka this morning (22), according to police sources. The suspects were brought ba... Read More


Heavy rains disrupt transport; Colombo-Avissawella Road submerged

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- Continuous heavy rainfall experienced from Thursday night (21) has disrupted transport and daily life in several areas, with parts of the Colombo-Avissawella High Level Road going... Read More


Sri Lanka invites Vietnamese investors, unveils 30 projects

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- Sri Lanka has declared itself open for investment, highlighting a reformed and stabilised economy with strong growth prospects and a structured pipeline of investment opportunitie... Read More


Warrant issued for Basil Rajapaksa

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- Matara Chief Magistrate Chaturanga Eranga Dissanayake has issued a warrant for the arrest of former Minister Basil Rajapaksa. The Magistrate ordered the warrant after Rajapaksa f... Read More


Kuwait to gradually resume international flights

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- The Public Authority of Civil Aviation announced Thursday that Arab and foreign airline flights will resume at Kuwait International Airport on a phased basis starting June 1, foll... Read More


Pallegama Hemarathana Thera granted bail in case of abuse of a minor

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- The Anuradhapura Magistrate's Court has ordered the release on bail of Atamasthanadhipathi Pallegama Hemarathana Thera, who is accused of sexual abuse of a minor girl. He was rel... Read More


Man nabbed over alleged Rs. 10 million Canada job scam

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- A man accused of defrauding more than Rs. 10 million by posing as a representative of a non-governmental organization (NGO) and promising employment opportunities in Canada has be... Read More


Elon Musk's X fined $650,000 after failing to comply with Australian child safety notice

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- Elon Musk's social media network X has been fined A$650,000 (US$463,063) after admitting it failed to provide information about how it was tackling online child abuse material. T... Read More