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Public warned over fake AI news on Prime Minister

Sri Lanka, May 27 -- False news posts that use the name, photos, and videos of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, alongside the official logos of various media institutions, are circulating on soc... Read More


Public warned over forged IGP cyber emails

Sri Lanka, May 27 -- An investigation commenced into a cyber threat and extortion network operating under the forged name of the Inspector General of Police (IGP). The Police Media Division announced... Read More


Easter Sunday negligence cases against Hemasiri Fernando and Pujith Jayasundera postponed

Sri Lanka, May 27 -- The cases filed against former Defense Secretary Hemasiri Fernando and former Inspector General of Police Pujith Jayasundera, accused of criminal negligence of duty for failing to... Read More


Arrest warrant issued for Jayantha Samaraweera over court absence

Sri Lanka, May 27 -- The Colombo Fort Magistrate Pasan Amarasena ordered the arrest and production in court of former Member of Parliament Jayantha Samaraweera today (27). He is currently out on bail... Read More


SJB wins Vanathavilluwa Pradeshiya Sabha chairmanship

Sri Lanka, May 27 -- Varnakulasuriya Vincent Francis of Samagi Jana Balawegaya was elected as the Chairman of the Vanathavilluwa Pradeshiya Sabha today (27). He secured 10 votes in a secret ballot he... Read More


Vesak week declared with special prohibitions

Sri Lanka, May 27 -- The period from May 27 to June 2 is declared as Vesak week. A special prohibition comes into effect during this Vesak week. This is according to an official notice issued under ... Read More


Suspect arrested with narcotics worth over Rs. 10 million

Sri Lanka, May 27 -- The Western Province South Crime Division arrested an individual who distributes drug stocks to various locations based on incoming calls, along with a stock of narcotics worth ov... Read More


Sri Lanka tourist arrivals recovers 8% during May

Sri Lanka, May 27 -- Sri Lanka's tourism industry regained its growth momentum in May despite earlier indications of moderating visitor inflows, with tourist arrivals during the first 24 days of the m... Read More


Banking sector remains stable despite fraud incidents

Sri Lanka, May 27 -- Sri Lanka's banking industry continues to be strong and resilient, with customer deposits fully protected despite recent cases of financial fraud and cyber-related activity. Sri ... Read More


Sri Lanka goes before IMF Executive Board's scrutiny today

Sri Lanka, May 27 -- Sri Lanka will learn today whether the International Monetary Fund will approve the 5th and 6th reviews under its Extended Fund Facility Programme at the executive level. If the ... Read More