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Suresh Sallay detention to continue

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- Former State Intelligence Service Chief Suresh Salley, currently held under detention orders regarding the Easter Sunday attacks, will remain in custody and reappear in court on... Read More


Cabinet approves new committee on Easter attack recommendations

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- Cabinet approval granted to appoint a new committee to formalise the process of implementing recommendations presented by the Presidential Commission of Inquiry and the Sectoral... Read More


Former State Minister Premalal Jayasekera granted bail

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- Former Member of Parliament Premalal Jayasekara was released on bail today (22) following an order by the Nuwara Eliya Magistrate's Court. The court set conditions for his rele... Read More


International Peace Walk commences in Dambulla

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- A peace walk aimed at promoting global harmony began in Dambulla a short while ago. The event is scheduled to continue until April 28 with official state sponsorship. Vietnames... Read More


## CID and Financial Intelligence Unit launch probe into cyber theft during foreign currency payment: Ministry files complaint with relevant authorities

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- A specialised investigation into a theft carried out by cyber hackers who accessed the computer systems of the Department of Foreign Resources under the Ministry of Finance, Pla... Read More


24 injured as private bus hits tree near Upparu bridge

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- A private bus traveling from Trincomalee to Mutur veered off the road and collided with a tree near the Upparu River bridge on the Trincomalee-Batticaloa main road. The inciden... Read More


Sri Lanka encouraged to boost garment exports to Europe

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- Sri Lankan apparel exports to the European market should increase further, stated Vanina Paoli-Gagin, Chair of the France-Sri Lanka Parliamentary Friendship Group of the French ... Read More


Treasury payment of USD 2.5 million allegedly diverted to hackers

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- A payment of $2.5 million released by the General Treasury to settle a foreign debt failed to reach the intended recipient and was reportedly diverted to a computer hacker or a ... Read More


EPF exits six listed companies in 2025

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- The Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) completely sold its shares in six companies listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange during 2025, according to the latest fund data. The number ... Read More


Sri Lanka aims to double insurance penetration by 2030

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- A comprehensive seven-pillar strategy to double insurance penetration by 2030 and triple it by 2035 was launched by the Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka. The Insura... Read More