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Nigerian further remanded over online gift scam

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- A Nigerian national arrested for defrauding over Rs. 11.5 million through an online gift parcel scam will remain in custody until the 5th, following an order by Colombo Chief Ma... Read More


Public warned of banking scam disguised as Sri Lankan Airlines app

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- Police uncovered a fraudulent scheme where scammers contact individuals via WhatsApp, posing as representatives of Sri Lankan Airlines to promote a malicious mobile application.... Read More


Auspicious time for planting saplings falls today

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- The auspicious time for planting saplings is set for 9:01 AM today (23), as mentioned in the Sinhala and Tamil New Year litha (almanac). It is recommended to plant saplings whi... Read More


Thundershowers after 1pm today

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- The Department of Meteorology forecasts showers or thundershowers at most places of the island after 1.00 pm. Fairly heavy falls above 75 mm are likely at some places in Wester... Read More


Day after Vesak holiday moved to May 31

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils, and Local Government issued a statement clarifying the Vesak week and public holidays for 2026. Following Cabinet de... Read More


Police suspect foul play in discovery of youth's body

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- Authorities suspect that a 19-year-old youth found floating in the Kelani River near Mattakkuliya was forcibly drowned. The victim, a resident of Bloemendhal, contacted his wif... Read More


Colombo bourse ends red

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- The All Share Price Index of the Colombo Stock Exchange closed at 22,566.58 points after declining by 73.23 points today (23). The S&P SL20 index also declined by 8.11 points t... Read More


Level 1 landslide early warnings issued

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- Level 1 (Yellow) landslide early warning notices were issued by the National Building Research Institute (NBRI) for several Divisional Secretariat divisions in two districts due... Read More


Court orders report on dhal fraud case

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- A detailed report regarding the alleged fraudulent acquisition of 10 dhal containers worth over Rs. 60 million and the misappropriation of dhal cleaning machinery valued at over... Read More


Funds lost to hackers can be recovered if transferred abroad

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- Money from the General Treasury that allegedly fell into the hands of computer hackers can be recovered if it has been transferred to other countries, according to the Sri Lanka... Read More