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Investigation launched into suspicious death of suspended Treasury official

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- The Kuliyapitiya Police have initiated a wide-ranging investigation into the suspicious death of Abeysinghe Mudiyanselage Ranga Nishantha Rajapaksa, a suspended Assistant Direct... Read More


Mavil Aru sluice gates opened for Yala season after repairs

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- Water was released today (30) for the Yala cultivation season following the reconstruction of the Mavil Aru main sluice, which was severely damaged during the recent floods. Th... Read More


Sri Lanka wins International Debt Management Award in London

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- Sri Lanka has received a prestigious international award at the 2026 Commonwealth Debt Management Awards held in London, recognizing the country's public debt management reforms... Read More


Fire erupts at Inland Revenue Department regional office

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- A sudden fire broke out on the second floor of the Inland Revenue Department's regional office in Kalutara tonight (30) around 8:00 PM. According to our correspondent, the Kalu... Read More


Five suspects remanded over Bloemendhal youth murder

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- The Maligakanda Magistrate's Court today ordered that five suspects arrested in connection with the murder of a youth from Bloemendhal Road, Colombo, be remanded until the 14th ... Read More


Police security and special traffic plan for May Day rallies across the island

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- May Day parades, meetings, and various celebrations are organised in many parts of the island to coincide with International Workers' Day on 01 May 2026. The Police Media Divisi... Read More


COPF chairman has power to punish Treasury Secretary

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- The Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance, Harsha de Silva, possesses the authority to punish Finance Secretary Dr Harshana Suriyapperuma through parliamentary mechanisms ... Read More


Oil price rises above USD 120

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- Oil prices have soared following reports that the US is preparing for an "extended" blockade of Iran. The global benchmark oil price, Brent crude, rose above $120 (£89) a ... Read More


Thundershowers in several areas today

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- The Department of Meteorology forecasts showers or thundershowers in most parts of the island after 1.00 pm. Fairly heavy falls above 50 mm are likely at some places in Sabarag... Read More


No electricity tariff hike for 95% of consumers

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- The General Treasury informed the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka that the government will provide a 15 billion rupee subsidy, despite National System Operator Private ... Read More