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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


Five suspects in heroin seizure remanded

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- Five suspects, who were being held under detention orders after being arrested while transporting over 161 kilograms of heroin in the deep sea, were ordered to be remanded until... Read More


Deadline for 2026 Advanced Level exam applications tomorrow

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- The window to submit applications for the 2026 G.C.E. Advanced Level examination closes tomorrow(4). The Department of Examinations issued a special media release confirming tha... Read More


Lal Kantha accused of misusing state property

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- A formal complaint was filed with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption today (23) by the New People's Front against Agriculture Minister K.D. Lal K... Read More


Safety guidelines issued for Vesak and Poson Dansal

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- Specific health and safety protocols for Dansal held across the country during the upcoming Vesak and Poson festivals appear in a new directive. Director General of Health Serv... Read More


Hiru denies all allegations by Lalkantha, demands will not be complied with. A strong response from Hiru!

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- A strong response has been sent to the letter of demand issued to Hiru News by the lawyer of Agriculture Minister K D Lalkantha, regarding his declaration of assets. The legal ... Read More


Compensation for homes damaged by cyclone Ditwah to be finalised by May

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- Government-approved compensation of Rs. 500,000 for houses partially damaged by Cyclone Ditwah must be paid to beneficiaries before the end of May, except in cases involving exc... Read More


Vesak full moon Poya to be celebrated on May 30

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- Vesak Full Moon Poya Day falls on May 30, with the following day occurring on Sunday, May 31. Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr Nalinda Jayatissa announced this schedule, noting th... Read More


Suspect remanded for drugging and robbing former army personnel

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- A suspect was arrested for allegedly drugging and robbing three former Sri Lankan Army women of jewellery worth approximately Rs. 1.7 million has been remanded until the 29th of... Read More


Nearly 30 Colombo China flights cancelled in May on high jet fuel prices

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- Rising jet fuel costs are taking a heavy toll on Sri Lanka's aviation sector, prompting the cancellation of 29 China-bound flights scheduled for May. China Eastern, which opera... Read More