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Maradana railway station opens modernised facilities

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- Modernised facilities at the Maradana Railway Station were opened to the public today (25) following the completion of the project's first phase. Transport Minister Bimal Rathna... Read More


IMF monitors $2.5 million cyber theft at Finance Ministry

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is paying close attention to the $2.5 million robbery carried out by hackers who accessed Finance Ministry computer systems, a spokesperson... Read More


Finance Secretary urged to resign following 2.5 million USD cyber theft

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- Finance Ministry Secretary Harshana Suriyapperuma should step down after the exposure of a $2.5 million cyber theft, according to the association 'Free Lawyers'. Head of the gro... Read More


Fatal stabbing in Matale

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- A 64-year-old resident of the Atirahapitiya area in Matale died yesterday (24) after being attacked with a sharp weapon. Matale Police launched an investigation into the inciden... Read More


Treasury heist of US$ 2.5mn to eat into reserves: Maithri Gunaratne

Sri Lanka, April 24 -- The US$ 2.5 million heist involving Treasury funds will have a serious negative impact on Sri Lanka's foreign reserves position, President of the Free Lawyers Organisation and P... Read More


Asian Beach Games to conclude on April 30

Sri Lanka, April 24 -- The 6th Asian Beach Games officially began with a grand ceremony in Sanya, China. Approximately 1,790 athletes from 45 countries are participating in the event, competing acros... Read More


Registration begins for Vesak Dansals island-wide

Sri Lanka, April 24 -- The registration process for Dansals (alms-giving stalls) scheduled for the Vesak Poya festival is now underway. K.P. Boralessa, President of the Sri Lanka Public Health Inspec... Read More


Liquor stores to close for Vesak

Sri Lanka, April 24 -- All liquor shops will remain closed on May 30 and 31 due to the National Vesak Festival. The Excise Commissioner General announced this decision via a statement. Following a C... Read More


Principal service competitive exam postponed indefinitely

Sri Lanka, April 24 -- The competitive examination for recruitment to Grade 3 of the Sri Lanka Principal Service, originally scheduled for the 26th, is postponed until further notice. The Department ... Read More


Coastal line train services partially restored

Sri Lanka, April 24 -- Train operations on the coastal line, which were completely disrupted due to a derailment this afternoon, resumed using a single track (down track). The Railway Department anno... Read More