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Woman dies following burns from cooking oil fire

Sri Lanka, April 24 -- A 44-year-old mother of two passed away on the night of the 22nd after sustaining severe burns while preparing traditional oil cakes. Siyambalanduwa Police stated that the inci... Read More


Prime Minister says international probe underway into treasury cyber heist

Sri Lanka, April 24 -- A proper investigation into the theft of $2.5 million from the General Treasury by hackers via email system breaches will be conducted with international support. Prime Ministe... Read More


Johnston Fernando granted bail

Sri Lanka, April 24 -- The Wattala Magistrate's Court ordered the release of former Minister Johnston Fernando on bail today (24) after he was arrested and remanded on charges of misappropriating stat... 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


SJB urges President to appear before container probe committee

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Parliamentarian Mujibur Rahman stated that the President should appear before the Special Parliamentary Committee investigating the release of 323 c... Read More


Complaint filed with IGP over alleged Treasury hack

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- A formal complaint was submitted to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) today (22) via email, calling for an extensive investigation into the reported redirection of $2.5 mill... Read More


Public sector language training to get periodic checks

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- Public servants learning new languages should undergo regular progress reviews to ensure their skills remain effective, according to Minister of Justice and National Integration... Read More


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