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Google says criminal hackers used A.I. to find a major software flaw

Sri Lanka, May 13 -- A criminal hacking group recently attempted to launch a widespread cyberattack that appeared to rely on artificial intelligence to detect a previously unknown bug, Google said in ... Read More


Landslide warnings issued for 11 districts due to adverse weather

Sri Lanka, May 13 -- The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has issued landslide early warnings for eleven districts across the country, valid until 9.00 a.m. tomorrow (14), as adverse weather condition... Read More


Student arrested over knife attack on five schoolmates in Eppawala

Sri Lanka, May 13 -- A Grade 12 student was arrested after allegedly attacking five fellow students with a sharp weapon inside a leading school in Eppawala today (13), police said. According to the P... Read More


19 major reservoirs spilling, gates opened in nine others: Irrigation Department

Sri Lanka, May 13 -- The Irrigation Department said 19 major reservoirs across the country were spilling while gates had been opened in nine reservoirs as of 10.00 a.m. today (13), following continued... Read More


One dead as adverse weather affects over 200 people

Sri Lanka, May 13 -- One death has been reported from Batticaloa due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions affecting several parts of the country, according to the latest situation report issue... Read More


Crackdown on criminal activities in rented properties

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- Police have issued a warning to property owners over the increasing use of rented houses, apartments and commercial buildings for illegal activities, including organised crime and... Read More


Ongoing rainy weather makes Ditwah- triggered landslide active again

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- A landslide triggered by the Ditwah cyclone last year has become active once again as a result of the ongoing rainy weather which has hit Watawala in the Badulla district, authori... Read More


Man dies after spending night in lodge with woman

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- A 46- year old man spending Sunday night at a lodge with a woman had developed a sudden illness and died on admission to Mahiyangane hospital. Investigations revealed that he was... Read More


Mahinda Rajapaksa says fair probe will clear him

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, who was summoned before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), expressed confidence in the proceedings as... Read More


Mahinda Rajapaksa leaves Bribery Commission

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa departed the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) after providing a statement for nearly two hours. He had ... Read More